Annual Report 2015

BRITISH COLUMBIA
MARITIME EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
2015
ANNUAL
REPORT
TABLE O F CONTENTS
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT + CEO .......................................................... 2
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR ........................................................................... 3
COMMITTEE REPORTS ................................................................................ 4
CUSTOMER + GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ..................................................... 5
LABOUR RELATIONS ................................................................................... 9
HUMAN RESOURCES ............................................................................... 17
TRAINING, SAFETY + RECRUITMENT ........................................................... 19
DISPATCH ............................................................................................... 31
INFORMATION SERVICES .......................................................................... 35
FINANCIAL REPORT .................................................................................. 39
AUDITORS’ REPORT .................................................................................. 44
STATISTICS .............................................................................................. 47
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ............................................................................. 62
THE MEMBERSHIP .................................................................................... 64
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD .................................................................. 65
SPECIAL + STANDING COMMITTEES .......................................................... 66
PEOPLE ................................................................................................... 69
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT + CEO
2015 WAS A YEAR OF INNOVATION AND PROGRESS FOR THE
BRITISH COLUMBIA MARITIME EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION ACROSS
VARIOUS AREAS OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS.
The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) is proud to continue to offer
a diverse portfolio of services ranging from labour relations, safety and training, recruitment
and human resources to the dispatch of longshore workers throughout British Columbia to
customer-members who operate within the Asia-Pacific Gateway that extends from Victoria
to the Alaska border. The Asia-Pacific Gateway generates over $500 million of activity
every day, and contributes over $10.5 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP)
and more than 129,500 direct and indirect jobs along with $22 billion in economic output.
It was another record year for the Waterfront Training Centre (WTC) as the operation
settled in as a productive and powerful tool to drive efficiency and safety forward for
the Asia-Pacific Gateway. Notably, this year saw the commissioning of the BCMEA’s new
gantry crane – a first-of-its-kind resource to support longshore workers in a unique hands-on,
skills-oriented way. The BCMEA is very proud to bring this progressive resource and tool to
Vancouver’s port community through the unparalleled and renowned WTC. The centre saw
a vote of confidence from customer-members in approving the expansion of this world-class
training facility to now encompass $25 million across over 5.7 acres of land.
In the most recent round of bargaining, the BCMEA achieved a groundbreaking eight-year
Collective Agreement running from 2010 through to the spring of 2018. As we approach
the end of the eight-year term, we will be seeking to extend the stability and reliability in the
labour supply chain that has made Canada’s west coast so attractive for our international
trading partners. This unprecedented stretch of labour peace has provided a competitive
advantage over Los Angeles, Seattle and other US west coast ports, and has resonated
well with our Asian trading partners, who have come to consider Canada’s west coast
as a desirable port of entry. In light of this, job opportunities for longshore workers have
increased from a run rate of 6 million hours prior to the 2009 recession to nearly 8 million
hours by the end of December 2015.
Also during this eight-year term, the BCMEA has reached new agreements with the Union by
allowing for the enhancement of pension and health benefits, and we have made significant
inroads in employment equity. The BCMEA has also played a key role in employment
equity, pushing to employ more women in a traditionally male-dominated waterfront. In
particular, over the past five years, the number of longshore women on the waterfront has
increased from 340 to 600, raising the level of representation to 10% and making the
BCMEA an employment equity leader in the water transportation industry, as designated by
the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
I would like to acknowledge our customer-members and other stakeholders throughout the
province for their continued support, commitment and collaboration as we continue to invest
in developing the west coast waterfront. I also wish to thank the BCMEA’s Board of Directors,
executive team and staff for all their hard work and leadership. Collectively, we are ensuring
that opportunities for development and growth are being embraced sustainably, and that
successes are celebrated as we continue to grow Canada’s Pacific Gateway in 2016 and
beyond.
TERRY DUGGAN
Acting President and Chief Executive Officer
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REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
THIS PAST YEAR, THE BRITISH COLUMBIA MARITIME EMPLOYERS
ASSOCIATION CONTINUED TO GROW ITS OPERATIONS AND
INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE WATERFRONT.
Year by year, overall results and deliverables continue to improve and gain momentum.
Last year alone, the BCMEA logged an impressive 8 million work hours, a fifth consecutive
record-setting year. The BCMEA remains committed to safety, reliability and productivity for
all as the organization continues to build a skilled International Longshore and Warehouse
Union (ILWU) workforce in British Columbia. The BCMEA is motivated to continue providing
innovative and state-of-the-art tools to improve skills training in a practical and tangible
manner. The collective goal remains finding new ways of doing business that will provide
long-term sustainability to BC ports.
The BCMEA continues to successfully recruit women into the waterfront industry and is
at the forefront of breaking down barriers for women to become longshore workers.
Achieving these changes and supporting the success of women in the industry have earned
the BCMEA national and global recognition.
This year, a notable highlight was seeing the Waterfront Training Centre welcome a
brand-new gantry crane. This provision of the gantry crane for training purposes is a
definitive part of the journey of the BCMEA, as the centre continues to see tremendous growth
and opportunity for the industrial community. It has already increased and expanded its
original footprint and operating capacity to meet the demands of the market. The BCMEA
is dedicated to ensuring that training opportunities are provided to Union employees to
ensure the proficient handling of a variety of cargo types in a controlled environment,
thereby maintaining the highest standards of safety and productivity.
Whether it is community engagement via social licence, the pursuit of greater gender
equity, improvements in training techniques, overall on-site safety, electronic dispatch
improvements or unprecedented labour peace, the BCMEA will continue to review new
ways of doing business in an effective and efficient manner. Through constant innovation
and ongoing strategic planning, the BCMEA is well positioned not only for tomorrow, but
also for the years ahead.
I wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Executive Committee, my fellow members of
the Board of Directors, and the senior management teams and the dedicated staff at the
BCMEA for their leadership, time and valuable insights, which contributed to make this
another successful year for the BCMEA and the industry we all serve. Collectively, we are
on a path for continued success in 2016.
RICHARD CHAPPELL
Westwood Shipping Lines (Canada) Inc.
Chair of the Board of Directors, BCMEA
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
JOINT INDUSTRY SAFETY COMMITTEE
The Joint Industry Safety Committee (JISC) continued to focus on promoting waterfront safety, culminating in a daylong forum
that offered presentations on safety leadership, psychological health, and safety and ergonomics. BCMEA Safety Manager
Glen Williams took over the role of Employer Co-Chair in the fall.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Joint Industry Labour Relations Sub-Committee (Industry-Wide)
The committee met on several occasions in 2015. Key items from those meetings included resolving two deregistration cases
and referring two grain summary dispositions to be heard consecutively in front of Industry Arbitrator Young in the first quarter
of 2016.
In addition, the committee met on matters related to Local 500 training grievances as well as on replacements for the Job
Arbitrator and Alternate Job Arbitrator.
Job Arbitrator Keras retired effective January 30, 2016 and the Alternate, Job Arbitrator MacDonald, was released by ILWU
in late 2015.
Vancouver Island Committee
The Island met in 2015 with updates on the new electronic dispatch along with updates highlighting the Harbour Mobile
Crane and an overview of the Vancouver Island Interchange Fund.
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
The BCMEA continues to maintain a trusted position with both the federal and provincial
governments, and strategically engages with relevant ministerial portfolios to ensure that
the concerns and interests of BCMEA members are communicated, and that visibility is
high. Active engagement in local communities continues to improve social licence across the
membership, in collaboration with local government. The BCMEA serves on a number of
diverse committees as active stakeholders, assisting federal and provincial governments with
making thoughtful and well-informed decisions that positively impact the waterfront industry.
The BCMEA has maintained strong relationships with staff and personnel at parliament
despite the change in government. This has ensured that there are solid connections with
each of the major federal and provincial parties, and that the BCMEA advocates on behalf
of this dynamic industry.
A key priority for the BCMEA remains in continuing to produce opportunities to advance
its social licence agenda by initiating systematic outreach to councillors and mayors.
Municipalities are playing an increasingly important role in shaping the debate around
industrial projects, the economy and the environment, and the BCMEA wants to ensure
strong relationships on behalf of customer-members.
Throughout 2015, the goal was to forge long-term connections and partnerships with
municipal officials. By developing relationships with local leadership, the BCMEA can
advance the interests of its customer-members, sharing key messaging to ensure that local
governments understand the value brought to their communities by the waterfront industry.
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The BCMEA will maintain ongoing relationships with members of every party at all three levels of government so that the
industry can be confident they are well represented, and that the role of the waterfront sector is appreciated for its contribution
to a healthy and sustainable economy and community.
EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS
The BCMEA believes in establishing dynamic relationships between customer-members at local, provincial and national levels
in order to create healthy, sustainable communities. In addition, building diverse relationships with other key and valued
economic stakeholders in the region and industry is exemplified via the organizations that the BCMEA engages with on a
regular and active basis. Included are:
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Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA)
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BC Chamber of Commerce
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BC Maritime Operators
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Business Council of BC (BCBC)
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
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Canadian Employers Council (CEC)
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Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC)
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Chamber of Shipping of BC (COSBC)
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Conference Board of Canada
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Employers’ Forum to WorkSafeBC
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Federally Regulated Employers – Transportation and Communications (FETCO)
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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
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Greater Vancouver Gateway Council
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Industry Training Authority (ITA)
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National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA)
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Resource Works
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sheTalks Resources
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
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Vancouver Transportation Club
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Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA)
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Western Transportation Advisory Council (WESTAC)
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Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA)
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
In 2015, the BCMEA continued to actively meet with customer-members via strategic initiatives such as sponsored
events, roundtables, BCMEA committees and diverse industry working groups. Strong communication, trust and expertise
were established through these relationship-building strategic opportunities, thereby contributing to overall membership
engagement.
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OVER 3.8 MILLION CONTAINERS PASSED THROUGH BC PORTS
IN 2015.
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LABOUR RELATIONS OVERVIEW
2015 witnessed a shift towards litigation as a means of resolving issues in some of the
port areas of British Columbia. After four years with no arbitrations, five job arbitrations
on issues such as work refusals, work jurisdiction and training occurred within a period
of seven months. There were a number of other matters that initially required third-party
intervention, but were subsequently resolved in other forums.
Despite this spike in litigation, the parties were able to find common ground in a number
of areas, as described in the Labour Relations highlights section. The BCMEA remains
committed to working with all Locals heading into 2016.
The BCMEA continues to be dedicated to delivering quality and timely customer service.
Consistent with this commitment to customer service, the Labour Relations Department
introduced a number of new reporting tools and communication mediums to better support
customer-members. As the BCMEA moves into 2016, the organization will continue to build
upon these initiatives to improve and strengthen support for customer-members.
LABOUR RELATIONS – HIGHLIGHTS OF 2015
Employee Life and Health Trust
During 2015, the BCMEA and the ILWU together with the Board of Trustees reached an
agreement on a new trust structure for the delivery of benefits to longshore employees and
retirees. The new Employee Life and Health Trust came into effect on January 1, 2016. This
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leverages recent revisions to the Income Tax Act by providing tax-effective use of employee and employer contributions in
maintaining industry benefits into the future.
The new framework provided a structure that allowed for the enhancement of Extended Health Benefits, the provision of an
insured drug card for longshore employees, and the establishment of a partially funded reserve for those benefits promised
to retirees.
Statutory Holiday Changes
Changes to the Canada Labour Code introduced a new formula for the calculation of general holiday pay effective January 1,
2015. An unintended consequence of the new legislation would have resulted in reduced amounts of holiday pay to some
longshore workers.
To resolve this anomaly, the parties were able to negotiate and sign off on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the
implementation of the changes to the Canada Labour Code in relation to the Collective Agreement in April of 2015.
The MOU stipulated that employees who worked 15 days or more during the qualifying period would continue to receive
eight hours pay at the standard time base rate (STBR) under the terms of the BCMEA ILWU Canada Collective Agreement.
Employees who worked less than 120 hours during the qualifying period would now receive partial general holiday pay as
calculated based on the new legislated formula.
Enhanced Medical Restrictions Initiative (Vancouver)
In the spring of 2015, the Labour Relations Department and Local 500 representatives collaborated to improve and streamline
the medical restrictions model in response to increasing requests for short-term non-claim medical restrictions.
A medical restrictions committee was formed between the BCMEA and Local 500 in June of 2015; parties met on a weekly
basis to deal with medical requests. Employees requesting restrictions are now required to fill out a mandatory Occupational
Fitness Assessment Form prior to attending one of the weekly medical restrictions committee appointments. Requests are
reviewed, and the parties approve or deny requests or ask for additional medical information.
Since implementing this enhanced process, all medical restrictions in the dispatch system are properly accounted for and
documented. The committee works closely with Dispatch and the Training Department to ensure that the process translates
correctly, and that employees are sent to jobs that fit within their respective physical restrictions.
Waterfront Training Centre Memorandum of Agreement
The BCMEA, ILWU Canada and Longshore Locals spent much of 2015 negotiating a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)
around training activities at the Waterfront Training Centre (WTC). This will underscore the future growth and success of the
WTC in partnership with the ILWU. Additionally, considerable effort was put into resolving a Local 500 grievance over training
matters specific to that Local. The involved parties have now finalized the MOA and resolved the Local 500 training grievance.
Labour Relations Reporting
The Labour Relations Department commenced quarterly reporting specific to employee discipline and grievance activity to
employers operating within ILWU Local 500 jurisdiction. The purpose of this report was to provide customer-members with a more
accurate and consolidated level of reporting on the types and occurrences of employee misconduct specific to their terminal.
In addition, the report provides an overview of how grievances were resolved and what issues remained outstanding. This
tool was first introduced to the container sector in Q1, with general rollout to all terminals in Vancouver in Q2. Early feedback
has been positive and the BCMEA will continue to work with customer-members to enhance this tool where possible to better
address the needs of all customer-members.
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PORT LABOUR RELATIONS SECTOR COMMITTEES
Each year, the BCMEA hosts a series of sector-specific meetings with customer-members as a forum to share information both
from an industry perspective and from a sector-focused perspective. The BCMEA has a number of touchpoints with customermembers throughout the year. As such, the BCMEA provides a cohesive and holistic view of the various BCMEA activities
executed on behalf of customer-members that have significance to the overall industry, along with the diverse sectors that are
supported. These activities include, but are not limited to, Labour Relations and Dispatch; Training, Safety and Recruitment;
and Government Relations – specific to how the BCMEA engages various levels of government and community stakeholder
groups in support of the waterfront industry. These touchpoints will continue to evolve and grow in 2016.
Container Sector
Two container sector meetings were held in 2015. Special interest topics discussed included the unveiling of the new shipto-shore training crane at the WTC in September 2015, the container fire at DP World, late labour orders and general
developments in labour relations activities, both sector specific and industry wide.
Breakbulk Sector
Two breakbulk sector meetings were conducted in 2015. Items discussed focused on safety, topside extensions, labour
allocation, crane inspections and BCMEA vessel visits.
Bulk Sector
Two bulk terminal operator sector meetings were hosted in 2015. Topics discussed highlighted training and dispatch matters
under the Collective Agreement, and site safety/labouring training programs.
Grain Sector
The grain sector met several times in 2015 to discuss issues concerning grain loading procedures and wheat specialty/wheat
machine training.
Industry Maintenance Sector
Two industry maintenance sector meetings were conducted in 2015. Some of the items discussed included regular maintenance
issues, preventative maintenance programs, Regular Work Force (RWF) schedules, trades recruitment and training.
PAY CLAIMS
UNION PAY CLAIMS ALL PORTS
2014
2015
Accepted
43
36
Rejected
22
20
Withdrawn
1
1
Pending
1
2
67
59
Total
ARBITRATIONS
For the first time in the BCMEA’s 50-year history, there were no job arbitrations between parties for a period of four years
commencing in June 2011 and ending in July 2015. The following graph depicts a notable shift occurring midway through the
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year, where there was an increased level of job arbitration activity. While there have been other referrals to the Job Arbitrator
that were resolved prior to the hearing in 2015, the graph only depicts those occurrences for which a hearing occurred and
a summary disposition was provided.
ARBITRATION TYPES BY YEAR 2005-2015
12
Expedited
10
10
Industry
Arbitrations
Job
8
7
6
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
0
4
4
2005
2006
2007
1
1
2008
2009
1 1
2010
1 1
2011
2012
1
2013
1
2014
2015
Year
In 2015, there were five job arbitration hearings, summarized as follows:
Trainers Not Making Themselves Available For Checker Training
On August 24, 2015, the Union refused to provide trainers to attend pre-scheduled head checker training on August 27,
2015. The matter was heard by way of conference call and a decision was immediately rendered.
Decision: The Job Arbitrator found in favour of the BCMEA and ordered the dock trainers to attend on August 27 to provide
training to the eight new head checker applicants.
Work Jurisdiction
On September 7, 2015, five railway cars loaded with railway ties were situated and ready to be off-loaded at the Global
Container Terminal (GCT) Deltaport site. GCT maintained that the contractor who supplied the material was entitled to have
its personnel offload the railway ties on the dockyard. The railway ties were intended for use as material in the construction of
new railway lines within the dockyard. The Union claimed that dock work consisting of the unloading of goods from railway
cars was bargaining unit work, in accordance with Article 26.01 Paragraph 2, regardless of the intended use of the goods.
The BCMEA submitted that the unloading from railway cars of ties as material for new construction in the dockyard does not
involve the movement of cargo under the Collective Agreement, that is, the railway ties as building materials are not inbound
or outbound cargo.
Decision: The Job Arbitrator found in favour of the BCMEA and found, upon a reading of the Collective Agreement as a
whole, that the unloading in the dockyard of railway ties from railway cars for new construction in the yard does not fall within
the scope of work under the Collective Agreement.
Work Refusal: Grain Tarping
On October 12, 2015, the Union refused to conduct grain tarping on the grounds that such work was unsafe because the
vessel hatch covers were over 2.4 metres in height. The BCMEA’s position was that the current procedures meet all safety
requirements under the Canada Labour Code, that they have been appropriately tested in consultation with the Union and
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that they have been in operation since 2011 without any reports of injury. The arbitration occurred at Richardson Terminals,
where the parties met on this issue.
Decision: The Arbitrator found in favour of the Union, concluding that longshore employees were not in violation of the
Collective Agreement by refusing to work on hatch covers over 2.4 metres in height due to safety reasons, and that the
employer was responsible for providing all components of the fall protection system, including fall restraint equipment in the
safe zone and the appropriate training for its use.
This decision is currently under appeal by the BCMEA to the Industry Arbitrator.
Work Refusal: Feeder Holes
On November 10, 2015, a hearing convened at Cascadia Terminals when the Union refused to conduct feeder hole loading
in inclement weather on a vessel hatch cover stated to be over 2.4 metres in height unless fall restraint equipment was
provided for work in the safe zone.
Decision: The Arbitrator found in the BCMEA’s favour. Workers were ordered to return to work and conduct feeder hole
loading in accordance with current procedures, which have been in place since 2011. The Arbitrator found that the parties
have mutually agreed-upon procedures for feeder hole loading that do not constitute any imminent danger to the health and
safety of a longshore worker, whether the height of the vessel hatch is under or over 2.4 metres in height.
This decision is currently under appeal by the Union to the Industry Arbitrator.
Work Refusal: Dock Gantry Crane
On November 24, 2015, longshore employees refused to work on dock gantry crane #8 at GCT Vanterm, citing imminent
danger to operators due to bumps being felt in the crane cab when operational. The Union said this would cause injury to the
necks and backs of its operators and therefore, such risk of injury constituted imminent danger. The BCMEA argued that the
crane was not in disrepair and, while the cranes were not new, such a refusal did not meet the definition of imminent danger
as described under the Canada Labour Code, and thus was an illegal work refusal.
Decision: The Arbitrator split the decision, ordering the Union to cease their continued work refusal; however, the return to
work was on the basis that initially imminent danger did exist and that crane #8 would be repaired to standard operation
prior to putting the crane back into production.
This decision is currently under appeal by the BCMEA to the Industry Arbitrator.
Industry Arbitrations
There were no longshore industry arbitrations in 2015.
ILWU Local 514: Foremen
Foreman Termination (DP World): There was one ILWU Local 514 termination of employment arbitration in 2015. The case
was heard in two days in front of Arbitrator Pekeles. The parties are presently awaiting the final decision.
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LABOUR RELATIONS TRAINING INITIATIVES
In 2015, significant efforts were made in further developing and delivering Labour Relations training to customer-members.
These efforts, which were delivered by the Labour Relations team, were developed from the feedback received from customermembers on initiatives and topics of interest that will assist them in their day-to-day operations and support them in maintaining
effective working relationships with the ILWU.
There were four main course offerings in 2015:
Waterfront Leadership Certificate Program
September 16, 2015 kicked off Cohort 2 of the Waterfront Leadership Certificate Program (WLCP), a co-operative venture
between Capilano University (CAPU) and the BCMEA. The program focuses on the importance of investing in people and in
developing and reinforcing team leaders within the BC waterfront industry.
The sessions are based on a blend of theory and practical application through group discussions and presentations. CAPU
and the BCMEA have worked hard to ensure that the curriculum has significant “waterfront flavour” and that it incorporates
relevant case studies, stories and context. In addition to Cohort 1, waterfront guest speakers to the program have included:
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Molly Mathews – Maintenance Planner | Fibreco (Cohort 1 Participant)
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Jason Fletcher – Assistant Director Operations | Kinder Morgan
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Jeff Scott – CEO + President | Fraser Surrey Docks
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Gary Fast – Associate Vice-President Domestic Transportation Operations | Canadian Tire
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The program offers 15 days of training over a seven-month period, covering the following topics:
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Business Basics
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Understanding the Supply Chain
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Transformational Labour Relations
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Health and Safety Leadership
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Corporate Social Responsibility
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Operations Management
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Higher Performing Teams Through Coaching
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Creativity and Innovation
In addition to the above course curriculum, there is an individual project where each participant selects a topic related to course
content and delivers a presentation/report to a sponsor (direct team leader or senior executive) within their organization.
Participants who attend all of the courses and complete their individualized project to the satisfaction of their sponsor are
eligible to receive a CAPU/BCMEA Certificate of Completion. Please refer to www.bcmea.com for more details.
Labour Relations 101
Labour Relations training has become a regular component in training management staff working in a Unionized environment.
The Labour Relations 101 program is a full-day course offering consisting of four modules, with topics such as Interpreting the
Collective Agreement, Managing Work Refusals, Notable Arbitrations and Discipline/Grievance Procedures. The curriculum
encourages ongoing communication among participants to enhance operational knowledge and to create opportunities for
active learning to continue on the job.
This course is geared towards management/non-Union personnel who have a general interest in Labour Relations on the
waterfront or who have a role, direct or indirect, in Labour Relations activities within their respective organization. Those
in attendance include Assistant Superintendents, Superintendents, and management personnel with little or no Labour
Relations industry experience who are new to the industry, as well as individuals who are more experienced and looking
for refresher or further training.
Regular Maintenance Training
Regular maintenance is an area of interest for many employers, especially those engaging in capital projects where work
jurisdiction questions often arise. Topics covered include interpreting provisions of the Collective Agreement dealing with
regular maintenance, arbitration awards, ILWU jurisdiction of work, case studies and general discussions concerning regular
maintenance.
Duty to Accommodate
The duty to accommodate has become an area of increased focus and scrutiny for employers. The duty, which emanates from
Canadian Human Rights legislation, may require adjustments or modifications to workplace expectations of employees who
have characteristics within one of the prohibited grounds of discrimination set forth in the legislation such as disability, age,
sex, religion, marital status and family status.
The Labour Relations Department provides an overview of the obligations of employers, Unions and employees in
accommodation discussions, including the most common types of accommodation requests, and the factors and processes
that employers need to consider in addressing those requests.
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CANADIAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BOARD
In 2015, a panel of the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) dismissed two complaints
from ILWU longshore workers asserting discriminatory conduct prohibited by Section 69
of the Code. The applicants of the dismissed complaints applied for reconsideration of
the Canadian Industrial Relations Board’s decision on the grounds that the findings were
erroneous in law and that the decision did not confirm with its policies concerning the
interpretation of the relevant law and the Code. The reconsiderations are pending.
CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
In April 2015, a decision was rendered by the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
to dismiss a complaint alleging termination of employment and adverse differential treatment.
In August of the same year, decisions were rendered by the CHRC to dismiss two complaints
filed by the ILWU because they were made in bad faith.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATUS REPORT
In January 2015, the Canadian Human Rights Commission sent notice that the BCMEA had
been selected for a compliance review of its workplace employment equity statistics for the
following designated groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and
members of visible minorities.
In April 2015, the CHRC advised that they were pleased with the progress made towards
equality in the workplace and that no further review would be required.
Considerable growth in the marine industry has allowed for significant recruitment
opportunities in building a workforce that is representative of a diverse Canadian
population, which has assisted the BCMEA in achieving their employment equity goals.
WOMEN ON THE WATERFRONT
Continuing with the success of the Women on the Waterfront video produced in 2014, a
number of networking opportunities were presented in 2015. The BCMEA was invited to
be a key speaker at sheTalks Resources and at Building Inclusive Workplaces sponsored by
the Van Horne Institute. In addition, longshore women in New Westminster were a feature
segment on the JoyTV program, Fraser Focus.
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TRAINING, SAFETY +
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TRAINING OVERVIEW
Over the course of 2015, the Training, Safety and Recruitment (TSR) Department addressed
concerns from every section of its mandate: training initiatives, safety management and
improvements to the recruitment process. The Department maintained its commitments to
disability and claims management, and divided its attention between mainland and outport
customer-members.
As 2015 was another record year for hours worked in the industry, the BCMEA team was
challenged to uphold a key mandate: to ensure that an adequate pool of trained and
competent longshore workers are available to meet customer-member needs. That mandate
was achieved, with the number of shortages being reduced, even with the increased number
of hours being worked. An important contributing factor in this success was an increase in
training days in 2015 in order to meet the required training objectives.
In addition, when labour shortages exist, Dispatch utilizes Extensions, Doubles and Transfers
(EDT) to fill labour orders. The metric was 2.4 for the year, a slight improvement over the
target of 2.5 or less. EDT is the percentage of Vancouver job orders that are filled by way
of extensions, doubles or transfers, or that are left unfilled after dispatch.
A primary initiative for the team was the new Ship-to-Shore Crane Project, which was
completed on time and on budget at the Waterfront Training Centre. The new crane will
enable the BCMEA to provide initial training in core skills in a controlled environment. The
first training on the new crane commenced February 15, 2016.
Labour training programs continued to be a significant focus during the year, with 2,400
workers going through one-day programs. The team also implemented trades training
programs for aerial boom lift, fall protection and lift truck.
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Recruitment was another significant initiative for the TSR team, with a total of 597 new individuals recruited into the industry.
The classroom portion of recruitment training has been rebranded as Waterfront Basics. The overall format and content were
adjusted to ensure that all waterfront hazards are covered during the classroom portion. Revisions were also made so that the
training could be delivered in a more engaging and interactive manner.
2015 TRAINING DAYS
REGION
TRAINEE
TRAINER
10,480
5,551
318
NEW WESTMINSTER
6,126
4,150
PRINCE RUPERT
1,368
VANCOUVER
GRAND
TOTAL
2015
GRAND
TOTAL
2014
95
16,444
17,592
381
21
10,678
9,347
734
120
14
2,236
1,267
405
225
0
0
630
1,016
84
76
0
0
160
38
18,463
10,736
819
130
30,148
29,260
VANCOUVER ISLAND
STEWART
TOTAL
APPRENTICE
SUBJECT
MATTER
EXPERT
Safety work remained a major focus for the BCMEA, with over 1,000 employees completing the log fall protection program
offered. The BCMEA continued with active involvement with the National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) by attending
all technical committee and Board meetings, representing the interests of waterfront employers in British Columbia alongside
ILWU Canada. The department also managed the provision and development of the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program.
In summary, 2015 was another record year for training, safety and recruitment on the waterfront. All platforms operated
efficiently and effectively in order to support the robust business activities of the customer-members.
INITIATIVES
Waterfront Training Centre
2015 was a year of improvement and change at the Waterfront Training Centre (WTC), located on Mitchell Island, now home
to the world’s first ship-to-shore crane purchased new and exclusively for the primary use of training.
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The components of the Kocks Boxer 4000 ship-to-shore crane arrived from international locations including Vietnam, Malaysia,
Poland and Germany in early/mid-summer, with all functionality completed by the end of September. The BCMEA worked
closely with Kocks and their subcontractors through the crane’s elevator certification process. The crane and elevator were fully
certified in mid-January, with the project coming in under budget by more than $500,000.
This $11 million project is a testament to the BCMEA Board of Directors’ commitment to provide a controlled and safe
environment that enables an improved training product with zero impact on terminal productivity levels. The result of this
investment ensures that, when dispatched to work, workers arrive fully trained and competent to support the productivity goals
of our customer-members, thereby increasing the competitiveness of BC ports and strengthening the Asia-Pacific Gateway’s
reputation as the preferred destination for international cargo shipments.
Following the assembly of the new crane, the completion of container terminal-grade paving in mid-November added an
additional acre of training space to the east side of the facility, bringing the total area of the WTC to 5.7 acres. The new yard
space will be utilized primarily for tractor trailer and general training.
To further enhance the capabilities of the WTC, a wide range of new equipment was purchased, including a 30,000-tonne
Hyundai long forklift truck, a 5K Toyota lift truck, a 60’ JLG aerial boomlift, three 40’ flat-deck trailers for the lift truck program
and 22 containers for use in a variety of container-related training. The facility was also upgraded with two new portable
buildings, which added four new classrooms ranging in occupancy from six to 14 trainees, and the main office was enlarged
to allow for the addition of a Maintenance Supervisor.
Training at the WTC expanded to include trainees from all over British Columbia, with Vancouver Island lift truck, heavy lift
truck and tractor trailer training, and Stewart topside training taking place. In addition, dock gantry training for Prince Rupert
operators utilizing the new crane is planned for 2016.
Labour Training Programs
Large-scale labour training programs were delivered across all sectors in 2015, with over 2,400 workers trained at GCT
Vanterm, Fraser Surrey Docks, Neptune Terminals and Kinder Morgan Vancouver Wharves. These programs emphasize
the importance of performing a simple personal hazard assessment before starting work, which helps workers identify and
communicate potentially harmful situations and reminds them to consider all safety measures.
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Moreover, the programs promote personal responsibility and encourage participation along with overall interaction between
new and experienced workers, which promotes opportunities to emphasize the importance of the foreman as a safety resource.
Employers have noticed a significant reduction in injuries amongst labourers, which they attribute in part to the training
provided. Similar large-scale vessel and dock safety training programs are planned for 2016.
Heavy Equipment Training
This year saw continued improvements in heavy equipment training programs at the Waterfront Training Centre. Highlights
included the rental of a bulldozer, which highly augmented fundamental skills practice in a controlled environment for those
receiving further training. Also, an excavator training program was enhanced via the addition of a simulated railcar unloading
station, which is also used to simulate front-end loader railcar load out.
Also supported was the development of an on-site audio/video training station that is used to show PowerPoint presentations
and training videos, and for trainees to review immediate feedback through individualized videos of their performance.
One-Day Trades Training
Upon request from customer-members, the BCMEA was tasked with developing and delivering training for tradespersons
at terminals in the Lower Mainland. The challenge was to tailor trades training in lift truck, aerial lifting platforms and fall
protection, and to provide training that was consistent, well documented and accurately tracked in order to ensure that the
successful trainees were well equipped to perform all required duties.
Over 800 tradespersons were identified as requiring training in one, two or all three of the one-day programs, all of which
required coordination with existing programs at the Waterfront Training Centre.
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The lift truck and aerial lift programs were launched in June. In late November, fall protection – the third and final trades
program – began training. By the end of 2015, the BCMEA had trained 326 individuals in trades lift truck, 387 in aerial lift and
79 in fall protection, for a total of 792 trained overall. The programs should conclude all trades training by late spring 2016.
TRAINING BY REGION
VANCOUVER
Vancouver training focused on moving longshore workers up the skills ladder in 2015 while continuing overall training to
maintain the rating pools for all sectors, based on customer-member input. Basic safety and hazard recognition training was
conducted as part of the overall labour safety training initiative, with programs for lashing and vessel safety training to be
delivered in 2016.
Squamish Terminals Reach Stacker
Squamish Terminals purchased a reach stacker with the intent to use the heavy lift truck to move project cargo. The project
cargo may include long-rail concrete-coated pipe as well as other long loads that are considered to be too large for a standard
lift truck. The BCMEA, ILWU and the terminal designed a modified reach stacker program to suit the needs of the terminal.
The training program included pre-trip inspection, safe operating procedures for basic container moves, use of special
attachments, and travel with a load around the terminal.
DP World Planner Program Development
Effective and efficient logistics are crucial to the success of a terminal. In 2015, DP World Vancouver requested three new
training programs to support terminal operations: Rail Planner, Yard Planner and Equipment Control. Curriculum for all three
of these pivotal operations ratings were developed over the course of the year and will be introduced in 2016.
Grain Sector Upgrade Program
Pouring grain in inclement weather is common in the grain sector, and having a skilled workforce familiar with all the
appropriate loading procedures is extremely important. A one-day upgrade program was developed to provide refresher
training on tarping, feeder hole pouring and fall protection. The training will be offered to all those working in grain.
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Fall Protection Master Program
Many of the tasks and duties of those working on the waterfront require them to be working at varying heights. To ensure
that the best training is made available, the BCMEA has revised and updated the fall protection program, which will meet all
regulatory requirements and support the fall protection procedures employed by many customer-members. The new program
will be validated by an external fall protection provider and will be implemented throughout 2016.
Western Stevedoring Performance Improvement
Customer service is one of the BCMEA’s main priorities and areas of focus. When a customer-member raises concerns in
regard to the performance of trainees, immediate action is taken to investigate and resolve any potential training gaps. An
example of this perspective has been the review of the lift truck training and dock checker training that takes place at Western
Stevedoring’s Lynn Terminal. A short audit was conducted, and recommendations and an action plan were presented. The
BCMEA’s commitment to this deliverable is demonstrated by ensuring that the action plan is implemented effectively. Efforts
to improve both programs continue.
Cruise Ship Back Safety Training
Coastwise has been challenged over the years by pinch, pull and back injuries as a result of poor understanding of proper
work habits. The BCMEA and Ceres worked to find a way to reduce not only the number of incidents, but also the severity of
the injuries involved. In 2015, the BCMEA collaborated with Dr. Robert Cannon, a back injury prevention consultant, to identify
a new Coastwise BackSafe/Push/Pull trainer to work with Ceres during the cruise ship season. Four longshore employees were
chosen for a two-day Train the Trainer session with Dr. Cannon, after which a trainer and a backup were selected.
FRASER RIVER
Over the course of the year, the Training Department took on dramatic increases in the training numbers, as compared to
2014, for almost all skill ratings along the Fraser River and GCT Deltaport. These ambitious numbers were adopted in an
effort to meet the increased demand for skills ratings at GCT Deltaport. Highlights included a 140% increase in reach stacker
training, a 100% increase in rubber tire gantry (RTG) training and a 25% increase in head checker training.
To meet the training numbers, training staff worked with ILWU executives to expand trainer pools for those ratings as a result
of the increased demand. The actual on-site training was a coordinated effort, with GCT Deltaport site representatives to split
training across day and afternoon shifts in order to maximize the use of available equipment and to maintain appropriate
supervision of training shifts.
Fraser Surrey Docks – Labour Program
Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD) identified the need for a safety-based one-day labour program to introduce and reinforce best
practices on-site. The resulting program was made up of a half day of classroom theory instruction, with the remainder of the
day spent out on the terminal, where trainees learned how to safely work with various tools used on a bulk site. Trainees also
toured the site to review stacked commodities for proper/improper storage techniques.
By the end of 2015, the BCMEA had trained 368 people on FSD dock labour, with the program concluding by summer 2016
with a final target of over 900 trainees. Since inception of this program, terminal management has noted fewer examples of
poor stacking and storage of commodities, indicating that trainees of the program are using the techniques they have learned.
Checker Consolidation
Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD) historically has had two separate checker ratings and training programs: a 14-day checker
program that covered yard layout, containers and commodities stored on-site, and a further seven-day upgrade to computer
checkers for in and out gate releases. FSD management determined that it would be beneficial if there was only one rating,
allowing trainees to work either checker position, based on business needs. The Union was consulted and felt it would also
streamline their dispatch system.
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The BCMEA proceeded to meet with senior trainers from both programs and confirm content while removing outdated
materials and adding in new and relevant content. The exercise improved training content to reflect current practices and
also created a new single FSD head checker rating, satisfying both customer-member and Union needs. The new program
will begin training in 2016.
VANCOUVER ISLAND
In 2015, the BCMEA inducted two new trainers and rated 34 employees in a variety of programs. Lift truck, heavy lift truck
and tractor trailer all had the benefit of training at the BCMEA Waterfront Training Centre, where they developed their initial
skills without the pressure of a production environment. Professional development for Island trainers continued, with four
trainers attending the Vancouver Community College Train the Trainer Program.
Harbour Mobile Crane Training
In late August, DP World Duke Point received the Liebherr Harbour Mobile (LHM) 500 crane that had been purchased by the
Nanaimo Port Authority in early 2015. The LHM 500 has a 51-metre working radius and a 140-ton lifting capacity; it will
be used for both container and general cargo operations at Duke Point.
In order to learn the necessary operating information to develop the training for the new crane, BCMEA Field Training
Supervisor Mat Campbell and Industry Crane Trainer Dale McEachern flew to Antwerp, Belgium in October to take part in
a seven-day harbour mobile crane training course. The course took place at OSHA, the port worker training centre for the
Ports of Antwerp.
Lessons were learned not only in operating the LHM crane but also in options for both discharge and load back procedures,
which will be incorporated into the operations at Duke Point.
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PRINCE RUPERT
BCMEA Industry Trainers successfully rated 92 employees in a variety of programs, with 84 tractor trailer operators receiving
lift truck capability. Professional development for Prince Rupert trainers continued, with 14 trainers achieving their Train the
Trainer Basic Certification through Vancouver Community College.
STEWART
Topside Training
In recent years, work has come primarily in the form of logs transport. However, with the potential for growth in the north,
Tidal Transport saw an opportunity for receiving more steel and other project cargo.
Whereas logs are a forgiving cargo in terms of loading, project cargo requires careful handling. To accommodate this
requirement, Tidal requested that the BCMEA help prepare existing topside crane operators to work with steel and other
project cargo. To upgrade the skills of existing trainers, the BCMEA brought in three topside operators for training for a week
at the Waterfront Training Centre and also for production exposure on a vessel at Fraser Surrey Docks.
SAFETY
Fall Protection for Logs
Western’s Fall Protection procedure to ensure the safety of employees during the lashing stage of loading logs on deck went
live on Vancouver Island in November 2014, with 191 employees trained. In 2015, the BCMEA trained 270 employees in
Prince Rupert and the procedure was instituted on log ships at the start of May. In Stewart, 45 employees were trained and
the procedure went live mid-April. On the Fraser River, 570 employees were trained and the procedure went live at the end
of November.
Type 2 Hard Hats
The BCMEA’s Type 2 hard hat distribution project was initially rolled out in the fall of 2014. The Type 2 hard hat offers front,
back and side impact protection, rendering the hat a necessity for all who work on the waterfront.
Due to the continued need for the Type 2 hard hats requested by both Regular Work Force (RWF) and customer-members,
the BCMEA rose to the occasion, meeting the demand by distributing an impressive total of 1,851 Type 2 hard hats to RWF
employees, and a total of 751 hats to foremen and superintendents at customer-members in 2015. The BCMEA will continue
to match supply and demand well into 2016.
Coveralls Distribution
In 2014, New Westminster distributed a total of 43,659 coveralls/overalls, with hours of operation for distribution from
Monday to Friday only.
In the summer of 2015, New Westminster requested that their hours of coverall distribution be expanded to include Saturdays
and Sundays. In order to meet this request, the BCMEA increased their coveralls/overalls inventory by 12,355, rendering a
distribution total of 56,014 in 2015. Distribution of coveralls/overalls in New Westminster will continue seven days a week
to meet the demand.
National Maritime Safety Association Representation
The BCMEA continues to be active in the National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA), with Glen Williams serving on
the Board of Directors and David Moorhouse on the Technical Committee. Moreover, the BCMEA sponsored ILWU Canada
attendance at Technical Committee meetings in Boston, Florida and Tacoma. The BCMEA believes that contribution will be
effective to safety and training expertise in particular, and expects that the collective effort will continue to improve overall
safety in the waterfront community throughout North America.
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CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
2015 was another busy year for the BCMEA Certificate of Recognition (COR) program, which included a major program
rewrite and finished with a three-year Certifying Partner Audit.
The BCMEA completed a large project to rewrite the outdated Policy and Procedure Manual in 2015. The Policy and Procedure
Manual provides direction and instructions to ensure that the COR program is meeting the requirements of WorkSafeBC
Standards and Guidelines. The project was overseen by CC Consulting, a third-party technical writing consulting firm, who
worked with the staff to develop a top-class document that is clearly written and easy to navigate. Overall, the project took
eight months and achieved approval from the Technical Advisory Committee in November 2015.
In November, WorkSafeBC administered a Certifying Partner Audit for the BCMEA in accordance with WorkSafeBC
Standards and Guidelines. This four-day audit was a complete review, including a documentation review, work site
observations, and interviews to ensure achievement to the highest operational standards. In the end, the BCMEA was
successful, achieving a 92% overall score with only five minor non-conformance issues identified. Moving forward in 2016,
the BCMEA will implement an action plan addressing non-conformance issues.
Looking ahead, the COR program continues to grow in waterfront industries. Currently, the BCMEA oversees 20 COR-certified
employers on the waterfront; another 18 interested employers have registered and are actively pursuing certification.
APPRENTICESHIP
2015 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
REGION
ELECTRICIANS
HD MECHANICS
MILLWRIGHTS
TOTAL
VANCOUVER
7
7
2
16
NEW WESTMINSTER
4
4
0
8
PRINCE RUPERT
2
3
0
5
VANCOUVER ISLAND
0
1
0
1
13
15
2
30
TOTAL
The BCMEA currently has registered 30 trades apprentices who are completing workplace hours across eight different
member sites.
In 2015, the apprenticeship program showed much progress with eight graduates – six in Vancouver (three heavy duty
mechanics, two millwrights and one electrician) and two in New Westminster (heavy duty mechanics). Two more are awaiting
their tickets in early 2015. The program had 13 new starts, including one employee from the Chemainus Local. The BCMEA
and Local 502 took on six commercial transport and automotive mechanics (hired in 2014) looking to participate in the heavy
duty equipment program. Two have successfully challenged and are now waiting on their certificates.
For 2016, the BCMEA continues to work with customer-members to replace graduates and to increase the number of apprentice
positions. Local 500 will be placing five apprentices, and Deltaport will be looking to add more over the course of the year.
RECRUITMENT
Spring and summer 2015 saw a large recruitment initiative take place in Prince Rupert, Vancouver, New Westminster and
Stewart. Recruitment started in Prince Rupert in February, where 99 of 106 candidates were successful. In March, the BCMEA
hired 14 new employees in Stewart.
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2015 LONGSHORE RECRUITMENT – ALL PORTS
REGION
LONGSHORE
TRADES
VANCOUVER
203
38
241
NEW WESTMINSTER
195
43
238
99
5
104
0
0
0
14
0
14
511
86
597
PRINCE RUPERT
VANCOUVER ISLAND
STEWART
ALL PORTS
TOTAL
In Vancouver, 232 candidates were chosen to be part of the recruitment process that was broken into two groups (May and
August); 203 individuals successfully passed the Waterfront Basics, Physical Demands and Skills Training programs. In June,
196 of 201 chosen candidates registered for New Westminster.
Trades
Due to constant demand in key trades, the BCMEA undertook continuous intake of heavy duty mechanics and millwrights
in Vancouver and New Westminster throughout 2015. Other trades, including electricians, auto mechanics, welders and
plumbers, were recruited based on demand throughout the year.
Prince Rupert
Training in Prince Rupert was incredibly successful in 2015. As fall protection training for log work concluded in January,
employers and the ILWU determined that recruitment was required immediately. Without delay, the BCMEA implemented a
recruitment plan that would include five days of practice lashing, two days of waterfront basics, two half days of physical
testing and four days of skills training.
Lashing and log skills training has formed part of the recruitment process since 2008. In 2015, two new programs were
added: fall protection for logs and stacker person for rail.
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New and existing trainers were inducted the last week of January and recruitment began in earnest the first week of February,
with lashing practice for longshore hopefuls. By the end of March, Prince Rupert had 99 new trained employees added to
their workforce. The Prince Rupert recruitment initiative was an excellent example of customer-members, the ILWU, the BCMEA
and the Port of Prince Rupert working in partnership to ensure successful recruitment.
Stewart
Increased log work in the remote community of Stewart required a recruitment process to increase a relatively small workforce
in 2015. The BCMEA worked with Tidal Transport, the ILWU and a fall protection trainer from ILWU Local 505 to conduct a
detailed recruitment process. The recruitment initiative consisted of two days of waterfront basics, one day of log skills training
on the deck of a log vessel, and one day of fall protection training using the BMCEA purpose-built fall protection container
that is equipped to simulate the deck of a vessel.
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
There were 154 claim appeal decisions in 2015. The employer success rate was 75% (115 out of a total of 154 decided
cases) in these reviews and appeals, with 10 decisions being returned to WorkSafeBC for further adjudication. The total
financial implication for the industry was approximately $1,062,000.
In 2015, there were 20 oral hearings at the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT), which represents a significant
decrease, due to a change of representation for the Union. A total of 235 written submissions were made to the Review
Division and WCAT. Key issues at appeal continue to be the duration of wage loss payments and claim acceptance.
Bill Blackler, Manager of Claims Services, continues as Chair of the Claims Committee of the Employers’ Forum to WorkSafeBC.
In the last year, the committee has successfully advocated for a more focused and clear policy on relief of costs and appellant
returns, which have been problematic. The committee also worked with WorkSafeBC on improving communication with
employers and on writing more informative letters.
Quarterly meetings with industry employers and WorkSafeBC are scheduled for 2016 to facilitate stronger communication
and understanding of the overall issues of concern, as well as how to support customer-members with their Recover-at-Work
initiatives.
DISABILITY MANAGEMENT
The BCMEA continued to assist customer-members in initiating and implementing effective disability management programs
— a key part of helping individuals who have been injured on the job return to work sooner.
A key aspect of the disability management process has been working with all stakeholders to accommodate workers who, due
to injury, are unable to return to work in their pre-injury jobs. This process involves identifying alternate jobs on the waterfront
that are a fit for the person’s physical restrictions, and then providing training to accommodate for the requirements of the new
job. This joint initiative with the ILWU has been successful in accommodating 35 injured workers to date.
The BCMEA team has developed a strategy to provide additional tools to help take disability management to the next level
of effectiveness. Included are:
1. Additional modified duty Job Demands Analyses (JDAs) for site-specific non-dispatch jobs and implementation
2. Implementation of an industry-wide early physiotherapy assessment program
3. Initiation of a centralized searchable industry JDAs database accessible to employers, WSBC staff and third
parties
4. Development of an industry-wide sedentary duty opportunity (online safety training) for day one/two post-injury.
These initiatives have been approved by the BCMEA Board and will be rolled out in 2016.
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VANCOUVER ISLAND ELECTRONIC DISPATCH
SYSTEM
In May of 2015, the BCMEA and ILWU Local 508 initiated the development of a new
scalable electronic dispatch platform in conjunction with Sierra Systems, the third-party
software developer selected by both parties. Once complete, the new electronic dispatch
system will offer Union members and casual employees the ability to plug in and retrieve
orders remotely, either by phone or computer. The system will also provide the Chemainus
dispatchers with an electronic system for the dispatching of all of Vancouver Island’s ILWU
longshore labour requirements.
Progress to date includes the development and release of the following:
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A gang management system, which allows Chemainus ILWU dispatchers to
manage and process the calculation of daily and year-end gang hours, as well
as to facilitate weekly gang rotations
•
A web-based dispatch information system featuring information on gang
orders and rotations, and daily and weekly vessel forecasts, as well as public
announcements as a way of communicating with Local 508 members
•
Testing of the Human Resources Information System, which manages worker
information such as contact, rating and restriction/suspension information
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A significant benefit of this phase is that it will offer longshore workers the ability to electronically book out
of being dispatched, including the ability to self-declare vacation. This system will be released to the entire
Local in early 2016 and will be available on the ILWU Local 508 website and smartphone devices through
the appropriate application.
•
The next – and perhaps the most complicated – phase of the project is the development of the order entry systems
that will capture all gang and labour requirements including lines, which will provide a basis for labour orders
to be dispatched through the electronic dispatch system.
VANCOUVER DISPATCH ACTIVITY
In 2015, the BCMEA dispatched a total of 210,331 employees, as compared to 206,770 in 2014 for the Vancouver port
area. The following table compares dispatch activity levels for Union and casual workforces for 2014 and 2015.
EMPLOYEES DISPATCHED PER SHIFT
SHIFT
01:00
08:00
16:30
TOTAL
YEAR
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
Union
26,151
26,249
34,974
36,179
42,843
46,010
103,968
108,438
Casual
17,635
16,209
53,965
53,223
31,202
32,461
102,802
101,893
TOTAL
43,786
42,458
88,939
89,402
74,045
78,471
206,770
210,331
As the above comparison shows, the BCMEA dispatched 4,470 more Union employees compared to last year. The casual
employees dispatched saw a slight drop of 909 less this year compared to 2014.
Total hours for Vancouver were up approximately 27,614 hours from 3.663 million hours in 2014 to 3.690 million hours in
2015. Vancouver hours in 2015 were second only to the record year of 2007.
DISPATCH OUTREACH
The Vancouver Dispatch Department continues its outreach program to customer-members. In 2015, the BCMEA provided six
dispatch orientation sessions.
These sessions take attendees through an overview of the dispatch process, and applicable provisions of the longshore
Collective Agreement, and black book documents. Topics covered include labour allocation and orders, when and how the
dispatch process utilizes transfers, shift extensions and doubles to cover shortfalls in supply, order placement, amendment
and cancellation, “call backs”, “bump-ups” and late orders. The sessions take place at the BCMEA dispatch hall, where
participants will view a live dispatch for an afternoon (16:30) shift.
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PRINCE RUPERT’S WESTVIEW WOOD PELLET TERMINAL IS THE
FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT WOOD PELLET EXPORT FACILITY IN NORTH
AMERICA, WITH AN ANNUAL CAPACITY TO SHIP 1.25 MILLION
TONNES OF WOOD PELLETS.
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APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
In 2015, the Application Development team underwent a major transformation in
composition, processes, workspace and culture. These improvements are fostering new
practices that are responsive to changes in requirements and shifting priorities and timelines
while also providing better opportunities for stakeholder engagement.
The focus is on utilizing robust and responsive web technologies and introducing broader
support for now widely used mobile devices. The new apps introduced to users are intuitive
and have a modern look and feel.
The team added a business analysis to help meet the increasing challenges in mapping
business functions to technical processes, to better facilitate communication between key
stakeholders and the technical specialists, and to improve the overall quality and acceptance
of products and services delivered by the team.
Adequate staffing levels ensure that the team is equipped with essential competencies to
successfully tackle the complex development challenges.
CUSTOMER CARE TEAM
In 2015, a new Customer Care Team was created to provide dedicated customer-member
front-line expertise. This has significantly improved the overall user experience and quality
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of service for the BCMEA’s internal and external customers. The team’s ever-increasing proactive approach to customermember engagement ensures that users receive support prior to peak hours, and reduces or eliminates reactive interactions
and down time.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS + INFRASTRUCTURE
The BCMEA’s mission critical business systems, which integrate the industry’s highest service levels in availability and reliability
to date, continue to experience exceptional user confidence.
The organization’s on-premises data centres received several scheduled upgrades and replacements to aging power, cooling
and fire suppression systems, as well as reductions in footprint. These changes were necessary to ensure the facilities continue
to operate in a safe and reliable manner and to maximize efficient use of the BCMEA’s resources.
The aging online file storage system was replaced in 2015. The implementation of the new equipment comes with expanded
capacity to meet current and anticipated user demands, and utilizes solid state components to improve overall speed and
reliability for sensitive and critical files.
The BCMEA’s security systems also received significant enhancements and upgrades in 2015 to assist with the overall safety
and security of employees, visitors and property.
Security continues to be a focus of the network team. The BCMEA’s firewalls were replaced, and state-of-the-art next generation
capabilities protect online services and information from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
These projects were completed via outages that did not impact business and through utilizing built-in system redundancies,
after-hour work efforts, and outstanding planning and execution.
ISLAND DISPATCH
After the historic decision in 2014 to move ahead with an Electronically Assisted Dispatch, ILWU Local 508 and the BCMEA
started working with Sierra Systems in 2015 on the new suite of applications.
The new platform, which is intuitive and current, will allow Local 508 Union and casual employees the flexibility of “booking
out” or of receiving job orders remotely by computer, smartphone or Interactive Voice Response (IVR).
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NEW WORKSPACE
The redesign of this workspace provides a flexible and casual approach to the office environment. Formal and casual meeting
spaces, large work cubicles, and comfortable and accessible areas for collaboration provide an enjoyable daily environment
for staff.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
GENERAL
The overall financial results for 2015 once again exceeded expectations with respect to
payroll and labour, and with respect to cargo volumes in the Asia-Pacific Gateway. After
a low point of 4.9 million hours in 2009, there has been steady year-over-year recovery
and growth. Most recently, there have been five successive record years: 2011 at 6.3
million hours of work, 2012 at 6.7 million, 2013 at 7.0 million, 2014 at 7.8 million, and
now 2015 at 8.0 million hours of work.
With a budget of only 7.7 million hours for 2015, the additional volume resulted in payroll
and cargo revenues exceeding budget expectations, which left the BCMEA with a healthy
balance sheet for the end of 2015.
The current uncertain economic environment was taken into consideration for the 2016
budget; that budget has been based on 7.8 million hours, despite the 8.0 million hours
worked in 2015.
FINANCE + AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Finance and Audit Committee is charged by the Board of Directors with two distinct
areas of responsibility.
The main responsibilities of the Audit Committee are to review and discuss, with management
and the External Auditor, all of the financial reporting and accounting standards and
principles, to recommend the External Auditor to the Board, to evaluate the independence,
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effectiveness and cost of the audit services provided by the External Auditor, and to review and monitor the BCMEA’s major
financial risks and risk management policies.
The primary duties of the Finance Committee are to make recommendations to the Board of Directors in respect of all financial
matters including annual operating and capital budgets, strategic financial plans, assessments, significant financial reports
of a predictive nature, and the appropriateness and validity of any fundamental assumptions and estimates used in the
preparation of such financial plans and assessment recommendations.
This Committee met on eight occasions through 2015 and advised and/or reported to the Board on the following:
•
Approval of the 2014 audited financial statements for inclusion in the annual report
•
Review of 2015 interim operating results
•
Review of the Investment Portfolio and recommended amendments to the Investment Policy
•
Review of assessed values and insurance levels carried by the BCMEA
•
Review of the Enterprise Risk Assessment process and report
•
Recommendation on 2016 cargo, payroll and hourly assessment levels
•
Recommendation on 2016 operating and capital budgets
•
Review of five-year assessment and cash flow budgets through to 2020
•
Review and report on Container Gainshare funding formula and surplus/deficit positions
•
Review and report on Gang Interchange and Lower Mainland Interchange assessments and surplus/deficit positions
•
Review and report on current issues in the industry pension and benefit plans
The committee also worked with customer-members in providing cargo and payroll volume forecasts that were updated
throughout the year. The co-operation received from customer-members was invaluable in providing a continually evolving view
of the industry’s economic outlook, and provided a solid foundation for ensuring that the spending plans were commensurate
with revenue expectations. This activity will continue into 2016.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
The balance sheet shows cash, investments and other assets of $177 million at the end of 2015. Much of these balances
represent amounts payable early in 2016 for Gainshare contributions ($46 million), and for longshore vacation pay
($33 million). The liabilities of $135 million also include an accrual of $42 million for the Modernization and Mechanization
(M&M) benefits. With a surplus from operations in the year, the net assets show a cumulative surplus of $42 million, further
improving on the surplus of $33 million from 2014.
The statement of revenues and expenses shows total revenues of $226 million, up from last year’s $212 million, reflecting
higher volumes in both payroll and cargo revenues. Expenses at $218 million are up from 2014 levels. The net results from
operations for 2015 show a surplus of $7.2 million, compared to last year’s $6.9 million surplus.
INVESTMENTS
The BCMEA’s invested funds have been managed by Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel, and held for safekeeping by RBC
Investor Services since August 2006. The BCMEA maintains a conservative portfolio mix, with a current asset allocation
of approximately 40% cash and fixed income, and 60% equity. These are well within the ranges as formalized within
the Statement of Investment Policy and approved by the Board. The global economy was extremely volatile in 2015, with
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Canadian economic growth faltering towards the end of the year under the burden of sub $40 oil prices. The investment
returns in this account were -2% in 2015, which is behind the benchmark return of just 0.2% in 2015. Total market value of
the investments in this account is approximately $10.5 million.
CONTAINER GAINSHARE (INDUSTRY INQUIRY COMMISSION
OBLIGATIONS)
During 1991, the parties of the longshore Collective Agreement agreed that all monies flowing from the Container Gainshare
and Waterfront Industry Productivity obligations, as mandated by the Industrial Inquiry Commission, would be paid on an
annual basis to the Waterfront Industry Pension Plan. The Commission requires the BCMEA to pay $10 for every twentyfoot equivalent unit (TEU), full or empty, handled in excess of the 278,000 TEUs handled in 1987. A similar Supplementary
Agreement with ILWU Local 514 sets out a related formula-driven contribution that has, by mutual agreement, been paid
annually to the Waterfront Foremen’s Pension Plan.
Since the elimination of the Container Clause from the 1987 Collective Agreement, the total number of TEUs handled by
customer-members has increased at an average compounded annual growth rate of 9.9%. This has resulted in contributions
of $385 million to the longshore pension plan and an additional $110 million to the foremen’s plan.
To the end of 2015, these Gainshare contributions have been used to purchase fully funded benefit improvements of $41.67
per month per year of eligible service in basic benefit plus $10.35 per month per year of qualifying service in bridge benefit,
applicable on average to all Union longshore members and retirees. Gainshare contributions to the foremen’s plan have been
blended with other employer and employee contributions in funding benefits under that plan.
The Gainshare Fund is designed to be self-sustaining, and assessment rates have been amended from time to time as the
steadily increasing volume of containers has increased funding obligations. The current assessment rate of $11.80 per TEU
was established in 2012. For budget 2016, an increase of $0.20 was approved, resulting in a rate of $12.00 per TEU,
effective April 1, 2016.
ASSESSMENTS
In crafting the 2016 assessments, the Board took into account the challenging economic environment that the Canadian
economy is currently facing. Operating budgets as well as assessment rates were established with that firmly in mind. In
considering the operating results and the contributions to the pension and benefit plans required by the Collective Agreement,
the Board approved the 2016 budget with a $0.35 per hour increase to the hourly assessment rate (from $5.10 to $5.45
per hour, effective April 1, 2016).
The Board approved a payroll assessment rate reduction of 1%, lowering the rate to 25.15% effective April 1, 2016. The
payroll and hourly assessments are established by the Board of Directors to cover vacation pay, industry pension and benefit
contribution requirements, and certain other Collective Agreement costs.
The cargo assessment rates are established to fund the BCMEA’s operating, dispatch and capital expenses as well as the
costs of the industry’s M&M (retiring allowance) benefits for longshore and foremen employees. With continued strength in
cargo volumes experienced in 2015, the demand for rated employees has seen spending on longshore training expand from
$6 million in 2012 to a proposed $16 million in 2016. After four consecutive budgets with no increase in cargo rates, the
Board of Directors approved a 2015 budget that included a 4% general increase in cargo assessment rates. However, for
2016, the Board approved a budget with no general cargo rate increases, given the uncertain economic setting.
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VANCOUVER ISLAND GANG INTERCHANGE POOL
This pool is designed to equalize the cost of employing longshore labour on Vancouver Island. The pool reimburses Direct
Employers a portion of the travel time and fares they pay when longshore workers are required to travel to directly or indirectly
service ships working at most Vancouver Island ports. Since the consolidation of the Vancouver Island workforce into a single
Local in 2000, the majority of labour has been provided out of Chemainus.
After suffering deficits in 2010 and 2011 due to uneven demand for labour, resulting in expensive transfers of gangs from the
Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island, the Vancouver Island Committee implemented a “user-pay” system for these off-Island
transfers starting in October 2011. This resulted in a turnaround in this account and, as at the end of 2015, this account
continues to have a healthy surplus balance of about $500,000. Accordingly, there were no changes to the assessment rates
or reimbursement formula for 2016 for this account.
LOWER MAINLAND INTERCHANGE POOL
This pool was established by the Board of Directors in 2002 to ensure that costs were transparent and equitable for employees
travelling to and within the Lower Mainland. The Lower Mainland Interchange Pool is to be self-sustaining and is to be funded
through assessments on all cargo handled in the Lower Mainland, excluding grain. The pool reimburses Direct Employers for
a portion of the costs of travelling longshore labour to and within the Lower Mainland when required and when authorized
by the Vancouver Dispatch Centre.
There has been no change in the assessment rates for this account since April 2011 when they were reduced by approximately
40%. With the increased cargo volumes over the last several years, this account had an accumulated surplus of $510,000
at the end of 2014. In 2015, the fund came under significant pressure, as the reimbursements far exceeded the assessments,
reducing the cumulative surplus to $84,000 at the end of 2015. The Board established a subcommittee to review the
operation of the fund and the subcommittee concluded that the erosion of the fund was due to difficulties in the fulfilment of the
Squamish Complement. Without sufficient local labour supply, employers were required to bring employees in from Vancouver
at a considerable travel time cost. BCMEA Labour Relations as well as Squamish Terminals worked with the Union to ensure
that the requirements of the Squamish Complement are met. The Finance and Audit Committee will continue to closely monitor
the Lower Mainland Interchange Fund to determine if the changes are having a positive effect.
CONCLUSION
I would like to thank the members of the Finance and Audit Committee and the Board of Directors who have generously
volunteered countless hours to ensure that the BCMEA continues to meet the demands of our Industry in a fiscally responsible
manner.
The past year has presented some of the most uncertain economic times in recent memory, and 2016 appears to be equally
challenging. The Board of Directors, the Finance and Audit Committee, and the BCMEA staff are committed to maintaining a
strong organization with long-term stability in assessment rates. The BCMEA’s Summary Financial Statements are presented
later in this report.
TONY KEUNG
Director of Finance + Information Systems
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AUDITORS’ REPORT
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR ON THE SUMMARY
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TO THE MEMBERS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA MARITIME EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
Report on the Summary Financial Statements
The accompanying summary financial statements, which comprise the summary statement of financial position as at
December 31, 2015 and the summary statement of operations for the year then ended, are derived from the audited financial
statements of British Columbia Maritime Employers Association for the year ended December 31, 2015. Our opinion on those
audited financial statements contained a qualification on certain financial statement items due to the fact that British Columbia
Maritime Employers Association derives its revenues from assessments of its members. We did not review the accounting
records of the member employers to ascertain whether all required cargo assessments and Container Gainshare levies have
been remitted. Accordingly, our verification of cargo assessments and Container Gainshare levies were limited to the amounts
reported by members to British Columbia Maritime Employers Association. Therefore, we were not able to determine, as
at and for the year ended December 31, 2015, whether any adjustments might be necessary to cargo assessments and
Container Gainshare levies and excess of revenues over expenses reported in the statements of operations and cash flows,
and current assets, current liabilities and net assets reported in the statements of financial position.
These summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for not-forprofit organizations. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial
statements of British Columbia Maritime Employers Association.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements in accordance with Canadian
accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted
in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 810, Engagements to report on summary financial statements.
Opinion
In our opinion, the accompanying summary financial statements, which have been derived from the audited financial statements
of British Columbia Maritime Employers Association for the year ended December 31, 2015, are a fair summary of those
financial statements, in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
Chartered Professional Accountants
March 1, 2016
Vancouver, Canada
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BRITISH COLUMBIA MARITIME EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
(Incorporated under the Society Act of the province of British Columbia)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
December 31, 2015, with comparative information for 2014
2015
2014
$109,604,034
144,809
15,027,455
$102,237,241
674,038
17,162,561
124,776,298
120,073,840
10,381,814
35,487,811
6,688,721
10,070,258
24,160,929
9,661,485
$177,334,644
$163,966,512
$11,550,589
33,374,717
45,819,399
995,589
29,784
3,925,000
$12,445,691
31,077,247
42,086,509
1,773,470
27,590
2,573,000
95,695,078
89,983,507
1,251,925
38,307,000
1,154,244
39,779,000
35,487,811
500,000
6,092,830
24,160,929
500,000
8,388,832
42,080,641
33,049,761
$177,334,644
$163,966,512
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Accounts receivable and other assets
Long-term investments
Property and equipment
Intangible assets
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accrued longshore vacation pay
Accrued Container Gainshare liability
Deferred revenue
Post-employment benefit liability
Modernization and mechanization allowance liability
Post-employment benefit liability
Modernization and mechanization allowance liability
Net assets:
Investment in property and equipment
Capital replacement reserve
Unrestricted surplus
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BRITISH COLUMBIA MARITIME EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION
(Incorporated under the Society Act of the province of British Columbia)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year ended December 31, 2015, with comparative information for 2014
Revenues:
Payroll assessments
Hourly assessments
Cargo assessments, net of rebates
Investment income
Container Gainshare levies
Vancouver Island Gang Interchange
Lower Mainland Interchange
WorkSafeBC COR program contributions
Expenses:
Payroll-related labour fringe benefits
Hourly-related labour fringe benefits
Cargo-related expenses
Container Gainshare contributions
Vancouver Island Gang Interchange expenses
Lower Mainland Interchange expenses
WorkSafeBC COR program expenses
Excess of revenues over expenses
2015
2014
$103,839,909
39,097,379
35,140,547
677,563
45,587,327
876,332
826,397
173,239
$96,999,353
36,906,495
33,211,893
1,501,710
41,825,145
1,015,489
404,554
146,164
226,218,693
212,010,803
95,507,829
39,497,813
36,257,514
45,819,399
876,332
826,397
173,239
91,920,912
35,803,154
33,697,387
42,086,509
1,015,489
404,554
146,164
218,958,523
205,074,169
$ 7,260,170
$6,936,634
Readers are cautioned that these summary financial statements do not include all disclosures required for complete and fair
presentation. Members may obtain complete financial statements directly from BCMEA.
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STATISTICS
CARGO
Cargo Volumes by Sector................................................................................. 48
Longshore Hours by Sector ............................................................................... 48
Container Gainshare Funding .......................................................................... 48
Tonnage & Hours by Commodity and Port ......................................................... 49
WORKFORCE
Summary of Hours and Earnings....................................................................... 50
Distribution of Earnings .................................................................................... 51
Longshore Employees by Local ......................................................................... 52
Hours and Earnings by Local ............................................................................ 53
Longshore Hours by Port .................................................................................. 54
Longshore Wages ........................................................................................... 55
Longshore Fringe Benefits................................................................................. 55
Foremen Wages ............................................................................................. 56
Foremen Fringe Benefits ................................................................................... 56
PENSIONS & BENEFITS
Waterfront Industry Pension Plan....................................................................... 57
Waterfront Foremen Pension Plan ..................................................................... 58
Longshore Health & Benefits ............................................................................. 59
Foremen Health & Benefits ............................................................................... 60
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CARGO
Cargo Volumes by Sector
YEAR
TONNES BULK
(000)
TONNES BREAKBULK
(000)
TONNES
CONTAINERIZED
(000)
FULL TEUs
HANDLED
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
42,373
41,842
45,172
50,457
52,707
8,787
8,414
8,269
8,636
8,127
26,571
29,431
31,031
31,561
33,198
2,564,701
2,840,805
2,995,347
3,046,450
3,204,483
Longshore Hours + Percentages by Sector
YEAR
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
BULK & BREAKBULK
CONTAINERS
Longshore Hours
Percentage Hours
Longshore Hours
Percentage Hours
2,859,000
2,757,000
2,843,000
3,217,000
3,210,000
44.9%
41.2%
40.6%
41.3%
40.3%
3,508,000
3,934,000
4,159,000
4,581,000
4,760,000
55.1%
58.8%
59.4%
58.8%
59.7%
Container Gainshare Funding
LONGSHORE
INDUSTRIAL
INQUIRY
COMMISSION
OBLIGATION
YEAR
IMPORT
TEUs
FULL & EMPTY
EXPORT
TEUs
FULL &
EMPTY
TOTAL
TEUs
FULL &
EMPTY
2011
1,554,062
1,363,435
2,917,497
$
26,394,780
$
11.251
$
7,894,831
2012
1,765,900
1,509,497
3,275,396
$
29,973,770
$
11.80
$
8,816,591
2013
1,808,198
1,550,194
3,358,393
$
30,803,740
$
11.80
$
8,706,839
2014
1,899,422
1,614,775
3,514,196
$
32,361,770
$
11.80
$
9,724,739
2015
2,023,216
1,814,188
3,837,404
$
35,593,850
$
11.80
$
10,225,549
Total 1990 to date
48
$ 384,780,421
LONGSHORE
GAINSHARE
ASSESSMENT
RATE PER TEU
FOREMEN
GAINSHARE
OBLIGATION
$ 110,787,564
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CARGO
Tonnage & Hours by Commodity and Port Area (000’s)1
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
22,309
14,879
0
555
2,689
7,746
48,178
2,873
21,626
15,281
6
358
2,534
10,115
49,919
3,266
24,052
15,608
0
241
2,270
11,062
52,234
3,389
24,958
18,146
0
298
2,572
10,703
56,677
3,663
25,222
19,635
0
157
2,747
10,899
58,660
3,690
28
95
873
16
815
15,374
17,200
2,656
0
155
936
0
919
14,735
16,746
2,538
0
374
958
0
856
15,282
17,470
2,711
0
526
786
0
1,109
15,495
17,916
3,127
26
806
660
0
997
16,213
18,702
3,220
VANCOUVER
Bulk
Grain
Logs
Lumber
General
Containers
Total
Hours Worked in NEW WESTMINSTER
Bulk
Grain
Logs
Lumber
General
Containers
Total
Hours Worked in CHEMAINUS
Bulk
53
0
0
0
0
Logs
2,152
1,906
2,154
2,161
1,941
Lumber
498
429
395
404
309
General
772
770
818
721
752
Containers
Total
Hours Worked in -
0
0
0
0
0
3,476
3,105
3,367
3,286
3,002
444
408
436
431
390
0
5,009
272
0
0
3,451
8,732
381
0
4,780
296
0
2
4,581
9,659
468
1
5,137
328
0
0
4,687
10,153
454
502
6,325
306
0
1
5,363
12,497
552
735
6,283
395
0
0
6,086
13,499
646
145
0
0
145
13
258
0
0
258
12
249
0
0
249
12
270
5
3
278
24
169
0
0
169
24
22,390
20,035
3,443
1,069
4,277
26,570
77,783
6,368
21,626
20,216
3,402
787
4,225
29,431
79,687
6,691
24,053
21,119
3,689
636
3,944
31,031
84,472
7,002
25,459
24,997
3,523
707
4,406
31,561
90,652
7,798
25,983
26,724
3,165
466
4,496
33,198
94,032
7,970
PRINCE RUPERT
Bulk
Grain
Logs
Lumber
General
Containers
Total
Hours Worked in OTHERS
Logs
Lumber
General
Total
Hours Worked in TOTAL
Bulk 2
Grain
Logs
Lumber
General 3
Containers
Total
Hours Worked in -
1 Metric Tonnes handled by ILWU/BCMEA labour
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3 Including Vehicles
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WORKFORCE
Summary of Hours and Earnings
2011
2012
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WORKING
Union
1,977
2013
2014
2015
% VARIANCE
FROM 2014
2015
2,070
2,220
2,389
2,340
-2.05%
718
732
783
875
1,081
23.54%
Casual
1,778
2,377
2,304
2,499
2,494
-0.20%
Subtotal Longshore
4,473
5,179
5,307
5,763
5,915
2.64%
485
501
495
540
549
1.67%
4,958
5,680
5,802
6,303
6,464
2.55%
Union
3,537,074
3,706,013
3,785,612
3,964,468
4,202,312
6.00%
Welfare Casual
1,221,578
1,251,684
1,367,529
1,619,237
1,988,747
22.82%
Casual
1,608,571
1,733,164
1,849,043
2,214,044
1,777,483
-19.72%
Subtotal Longshore
6,367,223
6,690,861
7,002,184
7,797,748
7,968,542
2.19%
Foremen
1,054,660
1,088,896
1,115,978
1,231,285
1,278,989
3.87%
Total
7,421,883
AVERAGE HOURS WORKED
7,779,757
8,118,162
9,029,034
9,247,531
2.42%
Welfare Casual
Foremen
Total
HOURS WORKED
Union
1,789
1,790
1,705
1,659
1,796
8.22%
Welfare Casual
1,701
1,710
1,747
1,851
1,840
-0.59%
905
729
803
886
713
-19.56%
1,423
1,292
1,319
1,353
1,347
-0.44%
Foremen
2,175
AVERAGE EARNINGS PER WORKER 1
2,173
2,255
2,280
2,330
2.17%
Casual
Average Longshore
Union
$
98,5342 $
97,009 $
94,549 $
95,496
107,216
12.27%
Welfare Casual
$
87,5262 $
86,300 $
89,803 $
99,354
102,306
2.97%
Casual
$
42,997
$
34,191 $
38,517 $
44,178
36,574
-17.21%
Average Longshore
$
74,691
$
66,664 $
69,523 $
73,829
76,533
3.66%
$ 177,760 $ 189,400
197,868
4.47%
2
2
Foremen
$ 159,062 $ 177,839
AVERAGE EARNINGS PER HOUR WORKED
3
Union
$
55.07 $
54.18 $
55.45 $
57.55
59.70
3.75%
Welfare Casual
$
51.44 $
50.47 $
51.42 $
53.69
55.61
3.58%
Casual
$
47.53 $
46.89 $
47.99 $
49.86
51.32
2.91%
Average Longshore
$
52.47 $
51.60 $
52.69 $
54.56
56.81
4.12%
Foremen
BASIC RATES OF PAY
$
73.15 $
81.82 $
78.85 $
83.06
84.93
2.25%
Longshore
$
35.36 $
36.26 $
37.16 $
38.21
39.31
2.88%
Foremen
$
47.15 $
48.35 $
49.55 $
50.95
52.41
2.87%
1 Includes vacation and holiday pay earned during the appropriate period.
2 2011 longshore earnings include lump sum payments on ratification of 8 year Collective Agreement.
3 2012 foremen earnings include lump sum payments and retroactive pay on ratification of 8 year Collective Agreement.
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WORKFORCE
Distribution of Longshore & Foremen Earnings
1 - 10
HOURS PER
WEEK
Year
Average
Annual
Earnings
Number
Paid
Group
Union
2010 Casual
Foremen
Union
1
2011 Casual
1
Foremen
Union
2012 Casual
Foremen
Union
2013 Casual
Foremen
Union
2014 Casual
Foremen
Union
2015 Casual
Foremen
Number
Paid
Average
Annual
Earnings
21 - 30
HOURS PER
WEEK
Number
Paid
Average
Annual
Earnings
31 - 40
HOURS PER WEEK
Number
Paid
Average
Annual
Earnings
40 +
HOURS PER WEEK
Number
Paid
Average
Annual
Earnings
131 $ 11,969
180 $ 42,172
310 $
67,411
603 $
93,467
745 $ 122,212
985 $
8,323
441 $ 35,139
457 $
60,212
409 $
85,845
215 $ 111,775
14 $ 21,259
12 $ 69,739
27 $
98,520
88 $ 139,100
298 $ 181,761
130 $ 15,421
187 $ 47,650
329 $
74,831
577 $ 101,531
768 $ 131,751
676 $
9,941
469 $ 37,503
551 $
63,876
497 $
90,986
289 $ 116,234
9 $ 24,937
21 $ 56,429
22 $
94,110
90 $ 142,417
336 $ 179,053
134 $ 12,953
198 $ 44,040
340 $
73,446
582 $
99,568
824 $ 130,678
6,820
442 $ 37,054
531 $
63,229
576 $
88,111
299 $ 115,452
45 $ 15,801
25 $ 67,206
21 $
98,681
105 $ 156,318
339 $ 200,465
1253 $
2
11 - 20
HOURS PER WEEK
265 $
7,984
179 $ 45,019
354 $
74,988
601 $ 103,389
840 $ 133,444
1060 $
8,204
521 $ 36,930
529 $
64,488
607 $
89,964
351 $ 116,776
18 $ 31,637
11 $ 69,204
80 $ 150,498
373 $ 193,816
359 $
19 $ 100,734
7,010
196 $ 48,231
369 $
79,480
618 $ 107,605
861 $ 140,817
9,425
519 $ 38,382
608 $
67,357
688 $
96,585
462 $ 126,837
18 $ 26,363
16 $ 68,460
93 $ 156,535
386 $ 215,205
1,083
$
22 $ 105,815
166 $
14,835
195 $
49,121
376 $
80,198
682 $ 109,440
932 $ 144,398
1,312 $
7,959
461 $
40,152
632 $
69,000
681 $
96,901
478 $ 130,126
16 $
28,135
8 $
65,874
76 $ 155,185
427 $ 216,176
21 $ 116,785
1 2011 longshore earnings include lump sum payment on ratification of 8 year Collective Agreement.
2 2012 foremen earnings include lump sum payments and retroactive pay on ratification of 8 year Collective Agreement
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WORKFORCE
Longshore Employees By Local
1
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
UNION
500 Vancouver
1,225
1,234
1,169
1,198
1,241
731
813
844
862
971
79
90
90
102
117
130
131
118
125
124
515 Port Simpson
0
0
0
0
0
519 Stewart
3
3
8
9
11
2,168
2,271
2,229
2,296
2,464
500 Vancouver
340
335
363
382
402
502 New Westminster
306
337
345
427
552
505 Prince Rupert
34
43
45
49
94
508 Chemainus
10
10
24
24
21
690
725
777
882
1,069
500 Vancouver
685
924
1,006
1,053
1,159
502 New Westminster
701
951
910
1,044
1,011
505 Prince Rupert
188
296
318
242
272
508 Chemainus
133
146
159
145
137
0
0
0
0
0
71
60
76
62
60
0
0
0
0
0
Total Casuals
1,778
2,377
2,469
2,546
2,639
TOTAL LONGSHORE
4,636
5,373
5,475
5,724
6,172
485
501
495
540
549
5,082
5,874
5,970
6,264
6,721
502 New Westminster
505 Prince Rupert
508 Chemainus
Total Union
WELFARE PAYING CASUALS
Total Welfare Paying Casuals
CASUALS
515 Port Simpson
519 Stewart
Others
FOREMEN EMPLOYEES 1
Local 514
GRAND TOTAL
1 As at December 31
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Hours and Earnings by Local (000’s)
2011
LONGSHORE (ALL PORTS)
Wages
Vacations & Holidays 1
Longshore Earnings
Pensions, Welfare, C.P.P. & E.I. 2
TOTAL LABOUR COST
Hours Worked
VANCOUVER
Wages
Vacations & Holidays
Longshore Earnings
Pensions, Welfare, C.P.P. & E.I.
TOTAL LABOUR COST
Hours Worked
2012
2013
2014
2015
$
$
$
$
$
303,7714
33,230
337,000
86,585
423,585
6,367
$
$
$
$
$
310,501
35,830
346,331
96,339
442,671
6,691
$
$
$
$
$
333,196
38,400
371,596
101,818
473,413
7,002
$
$
$
$
$
386,349
44,042
430,391
115,978
546,369
7,798
$
$
$
$
$
407,580
47,165
454,745
123,321
578,066
7,970
$
$
$
$
$
145,349
17,541
162,890
41,429
204,319
2,873
$
$
$
$
$
150,514
19,009
169,524
46,700
216,224
3,266
$
$
$
$
$
161,093
20,143
181,236
49,227
230,463
3,389
$
$
$
$
$
180,162
22,332
202,494
54,083
256,577
3,663
$
$
$
$
$
187,128
23,320
210,449
56,619
267,068
3,690
$
$
$
$
$
122,289
12,387
134,677
34,857
169,533
2,656
$
$
$
$
$
121,919
13,128
135,047
37,828
172,875
2,538
$
$
$
$
$
133,401
14,272
147,673
40,764
188,437
2,711
$
$
$
$
$
160,761
17,027
177,788
48,259
226,047
3,127
$
$
$
$
$
170,684
18,629
189,313
51,644
240,957
3,220
$
$
$
$
$
18,719
1,600
20,319
5,336
25,655
381
$
$
$
$
$
22,471
2,051
24,522
6,972
31,494
467
$
$
$
$
$
21,858
2,242
24,100
6,679
30,779
454
$
$
$
$
$
27,882
2,832
30,714
8,370
39,084
552
$
$
$
$
$
33,358
3,343
36,701
10,093
46,794
646
$
$
$
$
$
16,793
1,655
18,448
4,787
23,235
444
$
$
$
$
$
15,118
1,604
16,721
4,691
21,412
408
$
$
$
$
$
16,342
1,704
18,046
4,994
23,040
436
$
$
$
$
$
16,501
1,770
18,271
4,953
23,224
431
$
$
$
$
$
15,352
1,791
17,142
4,645
21,787
390
OTHERS 3
Wages
Vacations & Holidays
Longshore Earnings
Pensions, Welfare, C.P.P. & E.I.
TOTAL LABOUR COST
Hours Worked
$
$
$
$
$
620
46
666
177
843
13
$
$
$
$
$
478
38
517
148
665
12
$
$
$
$
$
501
40
541
153
694
12
$
$
$
$
$
1,043
82
1,124
313
1,437
24
$
$
$
$
$
1,057
82
1,140
320
1,460
24
FOREMEN (ALL PORTS)
Wages
Vacations & Holidays
Foremen Earnings
Pensions, Welfare, C.P.P. & E.I.
TOTAL LABOUR COST
Hours Worked
$
$
$
$
$
68,209
9,655
77,864
20,756
98,620
1,055
$
$
$
$
$
79,2565
10,305
89,561
23,509
113,070
1,089
$
$
$
$
$
77,507
10,834
88,341
23,766
112,107
1,116
$
$
$
$
$
91,073
12,376
103,450
28,845
130,294
1,231
$
$
$
$
$
96,038
12,434
108,471
28,536
137,008
1,279
NEW WESTMINSTER
Wages
Vacations & Holidays
Longshore Earnings
Pensions, Welfare, C.P.P. & E.I.
TOTAL LABOUR COST
Hours Worked
PRINCE RUPERT
Wages
Vacations & Holidays
Longshore Earnings
Pensions, Welfare, C.P.P. & E.I.
TOTAL LABOUR COST
Hours Worked
VANCOUVER ISLAND
Wages
Vacations & Holidays
Longshore Earnings
Pensions, Welfare, C.P.P. & E.I.
TOTAL LABOUR COST
Hours Worked
1 Earned during the appropriate period by members of that Local.
2 Workers’ Compensation and other insurance costs are not included. Pension costs include the Container Gainshare and other Pension contributions.
3 Consists of work at Bella Coola, Massett, Nisga’a, Port Simpson and Stewart.
4 2011 longshore earnings include lump sum payments on ratification of 8 year Collective Agreement.
5 2012 foremen earnings include lump sum payments and retroactive pay on ratification of 8 year Collective Agreement
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WORKFORCE
Longshore Hours Worked In Each Port Area
PORT AREA
HOURS WORKED
BY
VANCOUVER
EMPLOYEES
HOURS WORKED
BY NEW
WESTMINSTER
EMPLOYEES
HOURS WORKED
BY VANCOUVER
ISLAND
EMPLOYEES
HOURS WORKED
BY PRINCE
RUPERT
EMPLOYEES
HOURS WORKED
BY OUTPORT1
EMPLOYEES
HOURS WORKED BY
ALL
EMPLOYEES
VANCOUVER
2011
2,915,183
17,344
4,662
1,391
186
2,938,765
2012
3,137,722
23,795
6,323
870
255
3,168,964
2013
3,310,682
26,408
8,929
225
355
3,346,599
2014
3,560,865
20,534
10,121
649
458
3,592,626
2015
3,612,393
7,931
12,065
561
1,600
3,634,548
NEW WESTMINSTER
2011
138,205
2,444,250
1,449
3,422
2,066
2,589,391
2012
126,502
2,514,030
1,079
3,037
1,615
2,646,262
2013
78,080
2,683,637
1,731
2,855
2,155
2,768,458
2014
101,429
3,106,481
2,630
3,538
2,763
3,216,841
2015
77,399
3,211,872
507
3,693
3,427
3,296,897
2011
-
59
-
381,308
-
381,367
2012
-
9
24
463,135
392
463,560
2013
-
46
-
451,313
222
451,581
2014
2
-
26
547,985
2,190
550,202
2015
82
18
-
641,591
3,114
644,805
2011
3,092
4,936
436,472
8
-
444,508
2012
1,896
112
400,327
-
-
402,335
2013
14
669
425,046
-
-
425,728
2014
99
0
418,668
104
82
418,952
2015
120
-
377,400
-
-
377,519
2011
123
290
-
277
12,479
13,169
2012
10
61
18
422
9,421
9,931
2013
9
8
6
34
9,763
9,819
2014
237
224
2
54
18,629
19,144
2015
174
-
-
217
15,583
15,974
2011
3,056,603
2,466,878
442,583
386,405
14,732
6,367,199
2012
3,266,129
2,538,007
407,770
467,464
11,683
6,691,053
2013
3,388,785
2,710,767
435,711
454,427
12,495
7,002,184
2014
3,662,632
3,127,239
431,445
552,329
24,120
7,797,764
2015
3,690,168
3,219,821
389,971
646,061
23,723
7,969,743
PRINCE RUPERT
VANCOUVER ISLAND
OTHERS
TOTAL
1 Hours worked in Stewart, Bella Coola, Massett, Nisga’a and Port Simpson.
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WORKFORCE
Longshore Wages & Comparison Of Wages Paid To Wages & Fringe Benefits Paid
YEAR
HOURS
WORKED
000’S
WAGES
PAID
000’S
2006
6,050
$
30.96 $
243,565 $
341,940
40.39%
2007
6,068
$
32.11 $
244,405 $
347,176
42.05%
2008
6,032
$
33.311 $
266,0672 $
373,803
40.49%
2009
4,914
$
34.51
$
215,089 $
314,065
46.02%
2010
5,852
$
34.51 $
261,778 $
373,761
42.78%
2011
6,367
$
$
424,102
39.61%
2012
6,691
$
36.26 $
310,501 $
443,072
42.70%
2013
7,002
$
37.16 $
333,196 $
472,425
41.79%
2014
7,797
$
38.21 $
386,349 $
546,093
41.35%
2015
7,969
$
39.31 $
407,580 $
577,365
41.66%
BASIC WAGE
RATE
1
35.36
1
WAGES &
FRINGES PAID
000’S
303,770
3
$
FRINGES AS
A % OF
WAGES PAID
1 Effective April 1
2 2008 earnings include retroactive wages for the period April 1 to December 31, 2007.
3 2011 earnings include lumpsum payments of $19.7m.
Employer Assessments Paid Towards Longshore Fringe Benefits
YEAR
VACATIONS
000’S
STATUTORY
HOLIDAYS
000’S
INDUSTRY
PENSION
000’S 1
CANADA
PENSION
000’S
HEALTH &
BENEFITS
000’S
M&M
ALLOWANCE
000’S
OTHERS
000’S 1
WSBC
000’S
TOTAL 000’S
2006
$
20,653 $
7,046 $ 47,640 $ 6,608 $
12,067 $
3,379 $
539 $
443 $
98,375
2007
$
21,287 $
7,153 $ 50,389 $ 6,955 $
13,594 $
2,540 $
477 $
376 $
102,771
2008
$
21,681 $
7,369 $ 52,382 $ 7,285 $
15,013 $
3,113 $
547 $
347 $
107,736
2009
$
19,739 $
6,604 $ 45,199 $ 6,387 $
14,749 $
5,543 $
539 $
216 $
98,976
2010
$
22,778 $
7,546 $ 54,135 $ 7,328
$ 16,021 $
3,474 $
501 $
200 $
111,984
2011
$
24,974 $
8,290 $ 57,502 $ 8,154 $
17,216 $
3,173 $
602 $
421 $
120,332
2012
$
26,616 $
9,287 $ 64,975 $ 8,817 $
18,410 $
3,399 $
690 $
378 $
132,571
2013
$
28,728 $
9,604 $ 67,834 $ 9,445 $
19,920 $
2,514 $
701 $
483 $
139,229
2014
$
32,750 $
11,276 $ 75,837 $ 12,972 $
22,111 $
3,431 $
782 $
584 $
159,744
2015 $
34,491 $
12,674 $ 81,633 $ 11,019 $
25,152 $
3,088 $
940 $
788
169,785
$
1 Includes cost of Employee Assistance, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave.
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WORKFORCE
Foremen Wages & Comparison Of Wages Paid To Wages & Fringe Benefits Paid
YEAR
HOURS WORKED
000’S
BASIC WAGE
RATE
WAGES &
FRINGES PAID
000’S
WAGES PAID
000’S
2006
997
$
41.28 $
2007
1,010
$
42.81
2008
984
$
2009
835
$
2010
960
$
2011
1,055
2012
FRINGES AS
A % OF
WAGES PAID
59,319 $
85,164
43.57%
$
59,157 $
85,401
44.36%
44.41
$
57,766 $
83,719
44.93%
46.01
$
$
84,134
46.09%
46.01 $
61,962 $
90,523
45.62%
$
47.15 $
68,160 $
98,903
45.10%
1,089
$
48.35 $
79,2033 $
113,842
43.73%
2013
1,116
$
49.55 $
77,455 $
112,502
45.25%
2014
1,231
$
50.95 $
91,073 $
131,236
44.10%
2015
1,279
$
52.41 $
96,038 $
138,110
43.81%
1
1
1
57,818
2
1 Effective April 1
2 Foremen earnings include retroactive wages for the period April 1, 2007 to December 31, 2008.
3 Foremen earnings in 2012 include lump sum payment and retroactive wages for the period April 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011.
Employer Funding Paid Towards Foremen Fringe Benefits
VACATIONS
000’S
YEAR
STATUTORY
HOLIDAYS
000’S
INDUSTRY
PENSION
000’S 1
CANADA
PENSION
000’S
HEALTH &
BENEFITS
000’S
M&M
ALLOWANCE
000’S
TOTAL
000’S
2006
$
6,754 $
1,744 $
13,196 $
839 $
2,464 $
848 $
25,845
2007
$
6,743 $
1,744 $
13,628 $
932 $
2,501 $
697 $
26,244
2008
$
6,546 $
1,675 $
13,491 $
919 $
2,450 $
872 $
25,953
2009
$
6,019 $
1,777 $
13,977 $
866 $
2,069 $
1,751 $
26,316
2010
$
7,012 $
1,806 $
15,290 $
894 $
2,374 $
1,186 $
28,561
2011
$
7,770 $
2,012 $
16,748 $
988 $
2,597 $
628 $
30,743
2012
$
8,298 $
2,132 $
18,630 $
1,094 $
3,310 $
1,175 $
34,639
2013
$
8,879 $
2,158 $
18,621 $
1,151 $
3,502 $
735 $
35,047
2014
$
9,955 $
2,421 $
20,881 $
1,195 $
4,187 $
1,523 $
40,163
2015
$
10,895 $
2,532 $
22,043 $
1,307 $
4,579 $
717 $
42,072
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PENSIONS & BENEFITS
Longshore Pension Plan
Longshore pension benefits are provided to retirees, their widows and beneficiaries under the Waterfront Industry Pension Plan.
The benefit is based on a fixed amount per year of eligible service. The trustees have been able to provide a consistentrecord
of benefit increases after review of the contributions, investment returns and actuarial advice.
Waterfront Industry Pension Plan
NUMBER OF BENEFIT
RECIPIENTS
YEAR
MONTHLY
PENSION BENEFIT
Pensioners Spouses Others Total
Maximum
Years of
Service
Maximum
Rate per
Month
MONTHLY
BRIDGE BENEFIT 1
Maximum
Monthly
Benefit
Maximum
Years of
Service
Maximum
Maximum
Rate per
Monthly Benefit
Month
2006
1,349
352
11
1,712 35 years $
65.00 $
2,275.00 25 years
$ 29.00
$
725.00
2007
1,340
383
15
1,738 35 years $
70.00 $
2,450.00 25 years
$ 29.00
$
725.00
2008
1,358
397
16
1,771 35 years $
75.00 $
2,625.00 25 years
$ 29.00
$
725.00
2009
1,388
405
13
1,806 35 years $
75.00 $
2,625.00 25 years
$ 29.00
$
725.00
2010
1,395
415
14
1,824 35 years $
80.00 $
2,800.00 25 years
$ 36.35
$
908.75
2011
1,375
430
16
1,821 35 years $
82.70 $
2,894.50 25 years
$ 36.35
$
908.75
2012
1,374
442
16
1,832 35 years $
82.70 $
2,894.50 25 years
$ 36.35
$
908.75
2013
1,376
450
16
1,842 35 years $
85.00 $
2,975.00 25 years
$ 36.35
$
908.75
2014
1,348
446
14
1808
35 years $
95.00 $
3,325.00 25 years
$ 36.35
$
908.75
2015
1,344
443
16
1803 35 years $ 110.00 $ 3,850.00 25 years
$ 36.35
$ 908.75
1 Payable from age 62 to 65 in the amount shown above or at a lesser rate if retired at age 55 or over but under age 62.
2 Pensioners continuing to work in the industry: 21 in 2012, 27 in 2013, 25 in 2014, 24 in 2015.
Changes In Pension Fund Assets
ASSETS
AVAILABLE AT
BEGINNING OF
YEAR
YEAR
PENSIONS
PAID
ADMIN.
EXPENSE
EMPLOYER
CONTRIBUTION
INVESTMENT
INCOME
MARKET
VALUE
GAIN (LOSS)
ASSETS
AVAILABLE AT
END OF YEAR
2006
$
591,348,748 $ 31,840,969 $ 1,741,203 $ 47,639,747 $ 21,998,831 $
58,380,529 $
685,785,683
2007
$
685,785,683 $ 33,756,846 $ 1,909,473 $ 49,884,811 $ 24,965,244 $ (20,554,710) $
704,414,710
2008
$
704,414,710 $ 36,133,297 $ 1,840,133 $ 52,873,564 $ 33,031,583 $ (140,877,868) $
611,520,021
2009
$
611,532,021 $ 38,701,835 $ 2,474,367 $ 45,199,243 $ 22,579,953 $
76,491,116 $
796,030,190
2010
$
714,626,132 $ 40,390,427 $ 3,320,363 $ 54,134,808 $ 22,215,298 $
48,602,656 $
795,868,104
2011
$
795,868,104 $ 43,734,494 $ 3,618,656 $ 58,690,954 $ 24,248,746 $ (11,361,869) $
820,092,785
2012
$
820,092,785 $ 43,755,750 $ 3,227,891 $ 64,975,074 $ 29,749,478 $
915,663,785
2013
$
915,663,785 $ 49,368,247 $ 3,147,228 $ 67,834,491 $ 30,325,320 $ 109,647,241 $ 1,070,955,362
2014 $ 1,070,955,362 $ 50,886,499 $ 3,927,668 $ 75,837,318 $ 30,113,125 $
2015 $ 1,219,437,186 $
58,009,680 $ 4,232,189 $
81,632,512 $ 43,810,179 $
47,830,089 $
93,916,617 $ 1,219,437,186
4,483,040 $
1,292,253,132
The Waterfront Employers of British Columbia (WEBC) provides pension and benefit administrative services to members
working in the industry on behalf of four joint Trusts.
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PENSIONS & BENEFITS
Foremen Pension Plan
Similar benefits are provided to foremen retirees, widows and beneficiaries under the Waterfront Foremen’s Pension Plan. A
significant revision to the foremen’s plan in 2001 resulted in two distinct benefits for service up to 2001 and service after that
date.
Foremen’s service after 2001 has been credited at $234.91 per month for each year of service. This amount has been
adjusted by the trustees annually to keep pace with increases in the CRA maximum allowable pension.
Foremen’s service prior to 2002 has been credited at $116.13 per month for each year of service.
Waterfront Foremen Pension Plan
NUMBER OF BENEFIT
RECIPIENTS
MONTHLY PENSION
BENEFIT
MONTHLY BRIDGE
BENEFIT 1
Year
Pensioners
Spouses
Others
Total
Maximum
Years of
Service
2006
319
55
3
377
n/a
$ 175.93
no max. $
105,556 25 years
$
28 $
700
2007
329
55
3
387
n/a
$ 185.19
no max. $
111,111 25 years
$
28 $
700
2008
336
60
5
401
n/a
$ 194.44
no max. $
116,667 25 years
$
28 $
700
2009
341
66
3
410
n/a
$ 203.70
no max. $
122,222 25 years
$
28 $
700
2010
344
72
3
419
n/a
$ 207.87
no max. $
124,722 25 years
$
28 $
700
2011
356
77
1
434
n/a
$ 212.69
no max. $
127,611 25 years
$
28 $
700
2012
356
81
0
437
n/a
$ 220.56
no max. $
132,333 25 years
$
28 $
700
2013
357
83
0
440
n/a
$ 224.72
no max. $ 134,833.50 25 years
$ 36.35 $ 908.75
2014
354
89
1
444
n/a
$ 230.83
no max. $ 138,500.00 25 years
$ 36.35 $ 908.75
2015
358
92
1
451
n/a
$ 234.91 no max. $ 140,944.50 25 years $ 36.35 $ 908.75
Maximum
Maximum
Rate per Month Monthly Benefit
Maximum Earning
Subject to 2%
Maximum Years Maximum Rate Maximum Monthly
of Service
per Month
Benefit
1 Payable from age 62 to 65 in the amount shown above or at a lesser rate if retired at age 55 or over but under age 62.
2 Pensioners continuing to work in the industry: two in 2012, four in 2013, four in 2014, seven in 2015.
Changes In Pension Fund Assets
ASSETS
AVAILABLE
AT BEGINNING
OF YEAR
2006 $ 179,223,706 $
PENSIONS
PAID
ADMIN.
EXPENSE
EMPLOYER
EMPLOYEE
INVESTMENT
CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION
INCOME
MARKET
VALUE
GAIN (LOSS)
ASSETS
AVAILABLE AT
END OF YEAR
9,764,643 $
601,090 $ 13,196,113 $
3,912,472 $
6,704,924 $ 17,956,632 $
210,628,113
2007 $ 210,628,113 $ 11,403,560 $
668,562 $ 13,627,787 $
4,737,816 $
7,698,388 $ (6,322,441) $
218,919,252
2008 $ 218,919,252 $ 11,307,622 $
673,295 $ 13,491,902 $
3,862,568 $ 10,321,272 $ (43,330,580) $
191,283,496
2009 $ 191,283,496 $ 12,220,388 $
878,347 $ 13,977,247 $
3,777,519 $
7,453,664 $ 26,668,033 $
230,061,227
2010 $ 230,061,227 $ 11,936,597 $ 1,014,851 $ 15,313,111 $
3,826,335 $
6,734,073 $ 17,971,016 $
260,954,313
2011 $ 260,954,313 $ 12,309,342 $ 1,441,534 $ 16,745,994 $
4,006,454 $
7,394,970 $ (7,900,461) $
267,450,395
2012 $ 267,450,394 $ 13,760,365 $ 1,366,365 $ 18,630,244 $
4,295,457 $
9,326,671 $ 17,655,950 $
302,231,987
2013 $ 302,231,987 $ 15,696,409 $ 1,293,667 $ 18,621,071 $
4,199,748 $ 10,655,676 $ 43,822,133 $
362,540,539
2014 $ 362,540,539 $ 15,299,271 $ 1,488,449 $ 20,881,436 $
2015 $ 408,867,032 $ 17,848,040 $ 1,585,892 $ 22,042,641 $
58
389,307 $ 10,042,004 $ 31,801,466 $ 408,867,032
510,385 $ 15,525,418 $ (1,764,257) $
425,747,287
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PENSIONS & BENEFITS
Longshore & Foremen Benefit Plans
Longshore benefits are provided to active and retired employees under the ILWU Employer Association Health and Benefit
Plan. Similar benefits are provided to foremen employees and retirees under the Waterfront Foremen’s Welfare Plan.
Benefits under both Plans are provided through specific Trusts established for that purpose. Benefits are generally paid based
on a flat entitlement amount per period. The Trusts pay the cost of premiums for selected comprehensive coverage from
independent third party carriers (basic medical, vision care, life insurance, AD&D). The balance of benefits are self-funded
and limited by the remaining assets of the Trusts.
Each Plan is managed by six Trustees, three appointed by the Association and three appointed by the Union. Day-to-day
benefits administration is carried out on behalf of the Trusts by the Waterfront Employers of B.C.
Cost of Longshore Health and Benefit Plan
2011
2012
2013
2014
20151
18,408,878 $
19,919,973 $
22,111,162 $
25,152,149
REVENUES
Employer
$ 17,222,772 $
Employee
$
5,748,858 $
6,025,156 $
6,430,399 $
7,006,577 $
7,941,030
Investment & Other
$
1,422,586 $
881,305 $
527,894 $
1,806,127 $
1,353,706
Total
$ 24,394,215 $
25,315,339 $
26,878,266 $
30,923,867 $
34,446,887
EXPENSES
Weekly Indemnity
$
3,465,404 $
3,003,457 $
3,467,877 $
1,269,099 $
3,729,024
M.S.P. of B.C.
$
4,630,342 $
5,005,793 $
5,329,918 $
5,719,676 $
6,255,660
Dental
$
2,929,718 $
3,215,366 $
4,025,055 $
4,906,273 $
5,176,116
Group Life
$
1,750,030 $
2,187,293 $
2,695,167 $
1,996,227 $
3,130,729
Long Term Disability
$
2,447,395 $
2,342,846 $
2,482,079 $
1,402,298 $
2,069,733
Provisions for Disability Claims $
(352,600) $
(1,256,200) $
100,490 $
(412,586) $
1,627,445
Extended Health
$
2,606,975 $
2,794,973 $
4,029,381 $
4,433,680 $
4,576,844
Vision Care
$
261,774 $
283,448 $
500,242 $
574,011 $
685,215
Pensioners Survivor Benefits
$
215,000 $
147,043 $
157,457 $
204,000 $
203,494
Accidental Death
& Dismemberment
$
280,634 $
300,400 $
319,919 $
355,190 $
391,963
Administration, Consultants
$
623,973 $
701,680 $
910,847 $
1,149,092 $
1,252,943
Total
$ 18,858,645 $
18,726,099 $
24,018,432 $
21,596,960 $
29,099,166
EXCESS (SHORTFALL)
$
6,589,240 $
2,859,834 $
9,326,907 $
5,347,721
5,535,570 $
1 Unaudited.
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PENSIONS & BENEFITS
Longshore & Foremen Benefit Plans
Benefit Type
Longshore
Foremen
Weekly Indemnity
“A” Coverage - $721 per week to a maximum of 52 weeks
$749 per week to a maximum of 52 weeks
Medical Services Plan of BC*
Including pensioners & surviving spouse
Including pensioners & surviving spouse
Dental
“A” Coverage - 90% of all routine, restorative and surgical costs
($10,000 annual reimbursement limit)
Orthodontics - Limited at 50% to a
$3,500 lifetime max. reimbursement limit
“B” Coverage - $750 annually, paid at 90%
90% of all routine, restorative and surgical costs
($6,000 annual reimbursement limit)
Orthodontics - Services included in limit above
Pensioner & Surviving Spouse
Dental
$750 annual reimbursement limit, paid at 90%
90% of routine
($1,500 annual reimbursement limit)
Group Life*
“A” Coverage $200,000 (eff. Sept. 1, 2011)
“B” Coverage $100,000 (eff. Sept. 1, 2011)
$200,000
A D & D*
“A” Coverage $200,000 (eff. Sept. 1, 2011)
“B” Coverage $100,000 (eff. Sept. 1, 2011)
$200,000
Long Term Disability
“A” Coverage $2,225 per month (taxable)
$3,990 per month (taxable)
Extended Health*
90% of covered expenses to a lifetime limit of $37,000
Including pensioners and eligible surviving spouses
90% of covered expenses to a lifetime limit of $35,000
Including pensioners and eligible surviving spouses
Vision Care*
$565 per individual dependent family member every 2 years
$350 per individual dependent family member every 2 years
Pensioner & Surviving Spouse
Vision Care
$285 per individual dependent family member every 2 years
$350 per individual dependent family member every 2 years
Pensioners Survivor Benefits
$3,000 survivor benefit - pensioners only
$3,000 survivor benefit - pensioners only
* ‘B’ Board Casuals who maintain hours eligibility qualify for limited benefits coverage (EHB, MSP, Vision Care, B Board Dental Benefits, and 50% of Group Life and AD&D).
Cost of Foremen Health and Benefit Plan
2011
REVENUES
Employer
Employee
Investment & Other
Total
EXPENSES
$
$
$
$
Weekly Indemnity
2013
2014
20151
$
$
$
$
3,309,904
1,903,286
245,151
5,458,341
$
$
$
$
3,509,478
1,964,959
145,656
5,620,093
$
$
$
$
4,187,037
2,141,124
491,325
6,819,486
$
$
$
$
4,578,731
2,239,855
323,002
7,141,588
$
166,639 $
253,876
$
260,863
$
203,928
$
401,138
M.S.P. of B.C.
$
1,030,971 $
1,106,158
$
1,149,453
$
1,221,102
$
1,322,021
Dental
$
801,439 $
882,203
$
904,373
$
1,121,431
$
1,251,291
Group Life
$
347,800 $
415,827
$
460,610
$
460,610
$
478,109
Long Term Disability
$
329,152 $
435,930
$
385,323
$
131,531
$
194,152
Provisions for Disability Claims
$
(535,400) $
514,153
$ ( 370,138 )
$
( 37,246 )
$
( 416,488 )
Extended Health
$
634,326 $
643,487
$
806,345
$
960,886
$
1,128,543
Vision Care
$
59,236 $
86,416
$
105,950
$
82,218
$
127,345
Pensioners Survivor Benefits
$
27,500 $
22,500
$
37,500
$
30,500
$
36,000
Accidental Death 2
& Dismemberment
$
42,733 $
52,092
$
55,939
$
59,388
$
62,514
Administration, Consultants
$
167,850 $
159,305
$
169,400
$
334,329
$
195,209
Total
$
3,072,246 $
4,571,947
$
3,965,618
$
4,568,678
$
4,779,834
EXCESS (SHORTFALL)
$
1,933,200 $
886,394
$
1,654,475
$
2,250,808
$
2,361,753
1 Unaudited.
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2,597,403
1,824,044
584,000
5,005,447
2012
2 Accidental Death & Dismemberment is a new foreman benefit effective March 2009.
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APPENDIX
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
R. Chappell, Chair
Westwood Shipping Lines
(Canada) Inc.
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D. Bedwell
China Ocean
Shipping Co.
(Canada), Inc.
J. Belsheim
Neptune Bulk
Terminals
(Canada)
B. Chrystal
International
Chartering
Services Ltd.
B. Eshleman
Western Stevedoring
Company Ltd.
K. Lige
Fibreco Export Inc.
M. Mihic
DP World (Canada)
Inc.
D. Nonis
Kinder Morgan
Canada Inc.
B. Pottinger
ACGI Shipping Inc.
S. Pyne
Montship Inc.
J. Scott
Fraser Surrey Docks
LP
E. Waltz
GCT Canada Ltd.
Partnership
J. Webber
Squamish Terminals
Ltd.
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DIRECT EMPLOYERS CLASS
General Terminal (Breakbulk) Operators Sub-class
B. Eshleman
J. Webber
Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
Squamish Terminals Ltd.
Container Terminal Operators Sub-class
J. Scott
E. Waltz
M. Mihic
Fraser Surrey Docks LP
GCT Canada Ltd. Partnership
DP World (Canada) Inc.
Bulk Terminal Operators Sub-class
J. Belsheim
K. Lige
D. Nonis
Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada)
Fibreco Export Inc.
Kinder Morgan Canada Inc.
SHIPOWNERS CLASS
D. Bedwell
R. Chappell, Chair
B. Chrystal
B. Pottinger
S. Pyne
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China Ocean Shipping Co. (Canada), Inc.
Westwood Shipping Lines (Canada) Inc.
International Chartering Services Ltd.
ACGI Shipping Inc.
Montship Inc.
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THE MEMBERSHIP
SHIPOWNERS CLASS
ACGI Shipping Inc.
APL (Canada)
China Ocean Shipping Co. (Canada) Inc.
China Shipping (Canada) Agency Co. Ltd.
CMA CGM (Canada)
Colley West Shipping Ltd.
Compass Marine Services Inc.
Empire Shipping Agency Ltd.
Evergreen America Corporation
Gearbulk Shipping Canada Ltd.
Grieg Star Shipping (Canada) Ltd.
Hanjin Shipping Canada Inc.
Hapag-Lloyd (Canada) Inc.
Hyundai America Shipping Agency (P.N.)
Inchcape Shipping Services
International Chartering Services Ltd.
Interocean Steamship Corporation
Island Shipping Limited
“K” Line Canada, Ltd.
Maersk Canada Inc.
Mason Agency Ltd.
McLean Kennedy Inc.
Montship Inc.
Navitrans Shipping Agencies Inc.
N Y K Line (Western Canada) Inc.
Oldendorff Carriers
OOCL (Canada) Inc.
Pacific Northwest Ship & Cargo Services Inc.
Saga Welco AS
Sinotrans Canada Inc.
Trans-Oceanic Shipping Co. Ltd.
Westward Shipping Ltd.
Westwood Shipping Lines (Canada) Inc.
Wilhelmsen Ship Service
Zim Integrated Shipping Services (Canada)
DIRECT EMPLOYERS CLASS
Bulk Terminal Operators Sub-class
Fibreco Export Inc.
Kinder Morgan Canada Terminals ULC
Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada)
Pacific Coast Terminals Co. Ltd.
Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc.
Container Terminal Operators Sub-class
DP World (Canada) Inc.
Fraser Surrey Docks LP
GCT Canada Limited Partnership
DP World Prince Rupert Inc.
General Terminal (Breakbulk) Operators Sub-class
Associated Stevedoring Co. Ltd.
Empire Grain Stevedoring Ltd.
Pacific Rim Stevedoring Ltd.
PCDC Canada Ltd.
Vancouver Shipping Agencies Ltd.
Western Stevedoring Terminal Operations Ltd.
Cerescorp Company
Louis Wolfe & Sons (Vancouver) Ltd.
Pacific Stevedoring & Contracting Co.
Squamish Terminals Ltd.
Western Stevedoring Company
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CLASS
Chamber of Shipping of BC
Tidal Transport and Trading Ltd
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Shipping Federation of Canada
Viterra Inc.
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
R. Chappell, Westwood Shipping Lines (Canada) Inc.
B. Eshleman, Western Stevedoring Company
M. Mihic, DP World (Canada) Inc.
D. Nonis, Kinder Morgan Canada Terminals
FINANCE + AUDIT COMMITTEE
G. Benitez, Neptune Bulk Terminals
D. Dunbar, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
D. Nonis*, Kinder Morgan Canada Terminals ULC
K. Inman, DP World (Canada) Inc.
D. Leung, GCT Canada Ltd. Partnership
S. Pyne*, Montship Inc.
B. Pottinger*, ACGI Shipping Inc.
J. Scott*, Chair, Fraser Surrey Docks LP
T. Duggan, Standing Member, BCMEA
T. Keung, Standing Member, BCMEA
*Constitute the Audit Committee
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
J. Belsheim, Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada)
J. Scott, Fraser Surrey Docks LP
B. Pottinger, ACGI Shipping Inc.
T. Duggan, Standing Member, BCMEA
E. Marynuik, Standing Member, BCMEA
SHIPOWNERS COMMITTEE
D. Bedwell, Chair, China Ocean Shipping Co. (Canada), Inc.
R. Chappell, Westwood Shipping Lines (Canada) Inc.
B. Chrystal, International Chartering Services Ltd.
B. Pottinger, ACGI Shipping Inc.
S. Pyne, Montship Inc.
T. Duggan, Standing Member, BCMEA
J. Beckett, Standing Member, BCMEA
M. Leonard, Standing Member, BCMEA
E. Marynuik, Standing Member, BCMEA
All members of the Shipowners Class may participate.
DIRECT EMPLOYERS COMMITTEE
J. Belsheim, Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada)
B. Eshleman, Chair, Western Stevedoring Company
K. Lige, Fibreco Export Inc.
M. Mihic, DP World (Canada) Inc.
D. Nonis*, Kinder Morgan Canada Terminals ULC
J. Scott, Fraser Surrey Docks LP
E. Waltz, GCT Canada Ltd. Partnership
J. Webber,Squamish Terminals Ltd.
T. Duggan, Standing Member, BCMEA
J. Beckett, Standing Member, BCMEA
M. Leonard, Standing Member, BCMEA
E. Marynuik, Standing Member, BCMEA
All members of the Direct Employers Class may participate.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
D. Bedwell, Chair, China Ocean Shipping Co. (Canada) Inc.
T. Duggan, BCMEA
C. Faleiro, Saga Welco AS
E. Waltz, GCT Canada Ltd. Partnership
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SPECIAL + STANDING
COMMITTEES
JOINT SAFETY COMMITTEE
G. Williams, Chair, BCMEA
Deep Sea Matters
R. Beatch, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
S. Mincher, DP World (Canada) Inc.
R. McFarlane, Star Shipping (Canada) Ltd.
General Wharf Operators Matters
D. Howell, Global Container Systems Inc.
J. Crique, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
K. Warwick, Squamish Terminals Ltd.
J. Unrau, Fraser Surrey Docks LP
R.Alvarez, DP World Prince Rupert
Bulk Terminals Matters
R. Meyer, Kinder Morgan Canada Terminals ULC
G. Sims, Pacific Coast Terminals Co. Ltd.
C. Rodrigues, Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd.
H. Zea, Fibreco Export Inc.
Coastwise Matters
E. Ferguson, Cerescorp Company
COR TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
G. Williams, Chair, BCMEA
C. Camara, Boilermakers Union
D. Finamore, Seaspan Marine Corporation
G. Sims, Pacific Coast Terminals Co. Ltd.
A. Vingnes, Catherwood Towing
S. Kolberg, WorkSafeBC
J. Crique, Western/Associated Stevedoring
S. Mincher, DP World (Canada) Inc.
J. Staynor, Island Tug & Barge
JOINT INDUSTRY LABOUR RELATIONS COMMITTEE
M. Leonard, Chair, BCMEA
J. Belsheim, Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd.
D. Bedwell, China Ocean Shipping Co. (Canada) Inc.
D. Lucas, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
ALTERNATES
R. Chappell, Westwood Shipping Lines (Canada) Inc.
J. Scott, Fraser Surrey Docks LP
D. Nonis, Kinder Morgan Canada Terminals ULC
LONGSHORE + FOREMEN PENSION/HEALTH & BENEFIT PLAN
TRUSTEES
Foremen
Longshore
K. Catton
G. Friesen
T. Keung, BCMEA
R. Anderson
K. Catton
G. Friesen
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VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMITTEE
M. Nielissen, Chair, BCMEA
R. Brinkhurst, Tidal Transport and Trading
J. Cullingford, Seaboard Shipping Company Ltd.
C. Faleiro, Saga Welco AS
P. Fry, DP World (Canada) Inc.
A. Moore, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
J. Briant, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
R. Chappell, Westwood Shipping Lines (Canada) Inc.
J. Darbyshire, DP World (Canada) Inc.
L. Hewavitharana, Grieg Star Shipping Canada Ltd.
D. Lucas, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
E. Scott, Gearbulk Shipping Canada Ltd.
PORT LABOUR RELATIONS COMMITTEES
VANCOUVER
Deep Sea Matters
M. Nielissen, Chair, BCMEA
J. Webber, Squamish Terminals Ltd.
R. Beatch, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
D. Lucas, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
ALTERNATES
K. Green, DP World (Canada) Inc.
Grain Matters
F. Blair, Chair, BCMEA
A. Magro, Empire Grain Stevedoring Ltd.
T. Baker, Western Stevedoring Terminals
D. Suttis, DP World (Canada) Inc.
ALTERNATES
F. Parneta, Empire Grain Stevedoring
F. Ramanzin, DP World (Canada) Inc.
General Wharf Operators Matters
A. Christensen, Chair, BCMEA
D. Lucas, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
ALTERNATES
M. Mihic, DP World (Canada) Inc.
B. Gimblett, GCT Canada Ltd. Partnership
J. Webber, Squamish Terminals Ltd.
Bulk Terminal Matters
F. Blair, Chair, BCMEA
W. Leslie, Pacific Coast Terminals Co. Ltd.
ALTERNATES
J. Anderson, Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd.
R. Booker, Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd.
H. Zea, Fibreco Export Inc.
NEW WESTMINSTER
Deep Sea Matters
M. Niellissen, Chair, BCMEA
C. Chernoff, Pacific Rim Stevedoring Ltd.
ALTERNATES
D. Suttis, DP World (Canada) Inc.
R. Beatch, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
B. Webster, Western Stevedoring Terminal
Operations Ltd.
General Wharf Operators Matters
A. Christensen, Chair, BCMEA
J. Scott, Fraser Surrey Docks LP
ALTERNATES
D. Martin, Fraser Surrey Docks LP
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M. McClellan, GCT Canada Ltd. Partnership
C. Parker, GCT Canada Ltd. Partnership
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VANCOUVER ISLAND
Port Relations Committee
M. Nielissen, Chair, BCMEA
P. Fry, DP World (Canada) Inc.
J. Briant, Western Stevedoring Terminal
Operations Ltd.
PRINCE RUPERT
Deep Sea Matters
M. Niellissen, Chair, BCMEA
M. Zawislak, Empire Grain Stevedoring Ltd.
R. Beatch, Western Stevedoring Company Ltd.
ALTERNATES
B. Webster, Western Stevedoring Terminal
Operations Ltd
General Wharf Operators Matters
A. Christensen, Chair, BCMEA
M. Mihic, DP World Prince Rupert
ALTERNATES
R. Alvarez, DP World Prince Rupert
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PEOPLE
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Terry Duggan
John Beckett
Mike Leonard
Eleanor Marynuik
Acting President + CEO
Vice President - Finance + Information Systems
Vice President - Training, Safety + Recruitment
Vice President - Labour Relations
Vice President - Human Resources
tduggan@bcmea.com
jbeckett@bcmea.com
mleonard@bcmea.com
emarynuik@bcmea.com
Manager, Information Systems
Manager, Claims Services
Manager, Labour Relations
Manager, Customer + Government Relations
Manager, Labour Relations
Director, Training, Safety & Recruitment
Manager, Waterfront Training Centre
Director, Finance + Information Systems
Manager, Accounting
Manager, Dispatch
Manager, Labour Relations
Director, Labour Relations
Manager, Safety Systems
rbarnes@bcmea.com
bblackler@bcmea.com
fblair@bcmea.com
lchan@bcmea.com
achristensen@bcmea.com
pedwards@bcmea.com
kjackson@bcmea.com
tkeung@bcmea.com
slaw@bcmea.com
inicol@bcmea.com
mnielissen@bcmea.com
jvogt@bcmea.com
gwillliams@bcmea.com
SENIOR STAFF
Rick Barnes
Bill Blackler
Fraser Blair
Lauren Chan
Angela Christensen
Peter Edwards
Kevin Jackson
Tony Keung
Sharon Law
Ian Nicol
Macey Nielissen
Jack Vogt
Glen Williams
HEAD OFFICE
Manjit Dulay
Donna Edwards
Linda Jones
Vinnie Joy
TRAINING, SAFETY + RECRUITMENT
Andrew Barnes
Christi Frank
David Moorhouse
Mat Campbell
Suki Hache
Sid Plested
Morgaina Dematao
David Iwata
Kate Southwell
Alison Dewhurst
Adarsh Johel
Joe Shewfelt
Wendy Ebbs
Meadd Miller
Kristopher Villeneuve
Sheldon Craig
Vincenzo Militello
Nora Sabau
Steven Zhou
Vahid Farschi
Carol Nejedly
Ivan Sangala
Peter Fee
Tavaras Powell
Greg Sangha
Wilson Lee
Gurpreet Singh Prihar
Vik Singh
Bill Campbell
Tara Crone
Fran Ozee
Piero Cantagallo
Pavanjot Gill
Mike Rutherford
Tommy Chan
John Hook
Greg Todhunter
Ian Cheung
Brie Jepson
Premila Singh
Yuri Yamada
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
John Clarke
Kuldeep Kaur
Pardeep Puar
Fred Wei
DISPATCH
Ryan Beattie
Doug Cleaver
Amrit Johal
FINANCE
Francesco Di Placido Jennifer Rhodes
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